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A. An authorized provider operating under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) or (b) shall obtain a driver’s identification placard or temporary driver’s identification placard from the Aviation Director for each driver acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, in accordance with this section.

B. Any driver authorized to operate under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director to operate using the background check specified in Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) or (b), at all times while on an airport, shall have a valid driver’s identification placard or valid temporary driver’s identification placard, obtained in accordance with this section.

C. Aviation-issued driver’s identification placard application. An authorized provider operating under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) or (b) shall complete a separate application for each driver’s identification placard for each driver acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract. The applicant shall provide information as required by the Aviation Director, including:

1. The name and address of the driver.

2. A completed criminal history records check and security threat assessment in accordance with Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) for drivers operating under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under that section, or a completed security threat assessment in accordance with Section 4-68(C)(1)(b) for drivers operating under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under that section.

3. The name, address, and signature of the authorized signer of the authorized provider that is authorizing the driver to operate under that authorized provider’s permit or contract. The authorized signer shall:

a. If operating under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a), complete the fingerprint-based criminal history records check and security threat assessment in accordance with that section; or

b. If operating under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under Section 4-68(C)(1)(b), complete the enhanced name-based background check and security threat assessment in accordance with that section and meet the requirements listed in Section 4-68(C)(3).

4. Proof of a valid driver’s license issued by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department.

D. A driver’s identification placard will not be issued until the authorized provider has completed the application, certifications, and criminal history records check and security threat assessment in accordance with Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) for drivers operating under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under that section and the Aviation Director determines that the driver is not a disqualified individual as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 1542, or a completed security threat assessment in accordance with Section 4-68(C)(1)(b) for drivers operating under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under that section, and the Aviation Director determines that the driver is not a disqualified individual as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 1542, and the authorized provider certifies that the driver is not a disqualified individual as set forth in Section 4-68(C)(3).

E. Aviation-issued temporary driver’s identification placard application. The Aviation Director may issue a temporary driver’s identification placard to drivers operating under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director to operate under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a) or (b), which shall be valid for 45 days. An authorized provider shall complete a separate application for each temporary driver’s identification placard for each driver acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract. An authorized provider shall not apply for a temporary driver’s identification placard for a driver acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract more than once. The application shall include information and certifications deemed necessary by the Aviation Director, including:

1. The name and address of the driver.

2. The name, address, and signature of the authorized signer of the authorized provider that is authorizing the driver to operate under that authorized provider’s permit or contract. The authorized signer shall:

a. If operating under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a), complete the fingerprint-based criminal history records check and security threat assessment in accordance with that section; or

b. If operating under an authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under Section 4-68(C)(1)(b), complete the enhanced name-based background check and security threat assessment in accordance with that section and meet the requirements listed in Section 4-68(C)(3).

3. Authorization from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in compliance with the requirements of a security threat assessment.

4. Proof of a valid driver’s license issued by any State Department of Motor Vehicles.

5. Documents that establish identity, employment eligibility and citizenship status in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 1542, and other Department of Homeland Security TSA requirements, including security directives.

6. One full set of fingerprints for drivers acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, as authorized by the Aviation Director under Section 4-68(C)(1)(a).

7. A certification that all statements of the authorized provider and driver are true and complete, and an acknowledgment that any falsification or omission shall cause the temporary driver’s identification placard to be void.

F. The Aviation Director may immediately revoke all of a driver’s identification placard(s) or temporary driver’s identification placard(s) for any of the following:

1. If a criminal history background check reveals that the driver would be disqualified as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 1542, or if directed by the TSA.

2. For any violation of Federal, State, or local laws, statutes, ordinances, or rules and regulations.

3. For failing to maintain custody of the driver’s identification placard or temporary driver’s identification placard.

G. If a driver is no longer identified as a driver acting under that authorized provider’s permit or contract, the driver’s identification placard or temporary driver’s identification placard for that driver is rendered void. The authorized provider shall return the identification placard or temporary identification placard to the Aviation Director within five days from the date the authorization for the driver to operate under that authorized provider’s permit or contract is terminated.

H. An authorized provider requesting reconsideration of the Aviation Director’s decision to deny or revoke a driver’s identification placard shall have five calendar days after date of service of notice if personally served, or 14 calendar days from the date of mailing by certified mail at the last known address submitted to the Aviation Department, to request reconsideration by the Aviation Director. The request for reconsideration of the denial or revocation of a driver’s identification placard shall be in writing and shall state the specific allegations in the Aviation Director’s decision with which the authorized provider disagrees. The request for reconsideration shall be personally delivered to the Aviation Director or deposited in the United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the Office of the Aviation Director, within the above-stated time. Unless the Aviation Director requires additional information, or in the event of exigent circumstances, the Aviation Director will notify the authorized provider in writing of the Aviation Director’s final decision within ten business days after the request for reconsideration is received.

I. An authorized provider shall not request reconsideration from the City of a decision to deny or revoke a temporary driver’s identification placard.

J. A driver’s identification placard or temporary driver’s identification placard shall not be construed to be a contract, agreement or grant of a franchise or any property right to engage in commercial activity on an airport and is revocable. (Ord. No. G-4116, § 2, 1998; Ord. No. G-4763, § 3, 2005; Ord. No. G-4878, § 1, 2007; Ord. No. G-5033, § 2, 2007; Ord. No. G-5528, § 4, 2010; Ord. No. G-5718, 2012; Ord. No. G-6164, 2016)

Note—Formerly § 4-73.