HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-27 06-091 ORDINANCEItem No,
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Date: February 27, 2006
Item/Subject: Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Bangor -Taxicabs, Rates of Fares.
Responsible Department: City Clerk
Commentary:
In October, the City Council increased the allowable rates of fares that an be charged by taxicabs
licensed in the Gty of Bangor on a temporary basis. Those fares are scheduled to sunset on April
21, 2006. Atthe same time, the Council established the Taxicab Regulation Advisory Committee to
undertake a comprehensive review of the City's current cab regulations and m make
recommendations to the Oty Council. While that Committee has begun Its work, R may not
complete Its recommendations in time forthe Council to consider them and adoptthem prior to the
sunset data of tihe temporary fare increase. An extension of this date has been requested.
The attached ordinance would extend the temporary fare increase until June 30, 2006. This should
allow ample time for the committee to complete its work and report to the Council and for the
Ccunal W consider its recommendations and ad on them. Working toward this date, any changes
would require first reading on or before the Council's May 29e meeting, action at the meeting of
June 12'", and become effective on June 22n°.
As you may recall, fares were increased from $1.30 W $1.50 for the find one-sixth of a mile and
from $.30 to $.35 for each addlbonal one-sixth of a mile.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
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Associated Information:
Budget Approval
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
\Jcity Solicitor
_ Passage
X First Reading Page _ a
X Referral to Finance Committee 3-6-06 0 5 p.m.
06-091
(As Amended)
Asalgoed to Councilor fail
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bangor
-Taxicabs, Rates of Fares.
Whereas, on October 12, 2005, the City Council of the City of Bangor increased the allowable ones of
fares that can be charged by taxicabs licensed in the City of Bangor; and
Whereas, this fare increase was adopted on a temporary basis with an expiratOn date of April 21,
2006; and
Whereas, at the same time, the Council established a Taxicab Regulation Advisory Committee W
undertake a comprehensive review of the atilt current wee regulations and W make
recommendations to the City Council on changes or adjusbnents to them; and
Whereas, while the work of the advisory commitee 6 underval It; recommendations may not be
available In tlme for the Council W take action prior to the April 21, 2006 sunset date of the
temporary fare increase; and
Whereas, an extension of this deadline is appropriate to allow the committee W complete its work and
provide Ure Council with wflkient time to review and ad on Its recommendations; and
Whero% the committee has also recommendedtemporary rates he
recluired rabas that must be chamed fbr taxiolb service in order ho creathe n atmos here of
competitor on the dualof vehil service,and drivers while ingul M drivers am
bested eauitsbiv:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITORDAINED WINE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
THAT
Chapter 278, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bangor is amended as follows:
§ 278.6. Rates of fares. [Amended 2-23-1976]
A. Fares to be collected from any taxicab passenger or passengers shall be as shown on the taximeter,
and no owner or driver shall charge rates to such passenger or passengers for taxicab services
within the limds of the City of Bangor inexaes9eE other than Me fallowing: [Amended 10-12-1986
by Ord. No. 88100; 11-22-1999 by Ord. No. 0029; 1012-2005 by Ord. No. 05-2941
(1) For the first 1/6 of a mile or Miction thereon. $1.50 until Ap ll 21, 2886 May 12007 at which
tlme it shall be $1.30.
(2) For each 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereafter: $0.35 until ."-W..l 21, 200 May 1. 2006at which
time it shall be $030.
Note: Deletions are struck through; additions are underlined.
06 091
Assigned to councilor Haws Tebruacy 22, 2006
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bangor
—Taxicabs, Rates of Fares.
Whereas, on October 12, 2005, the City Council of the City of Bangor increased the allowable rates of
fares Mat can be charged by taxicabs licensed in the City of Bangor; and
Whereas, this fare increase was adopted on a temporary bas's with an expiration data of April 21,
2006; and
Whereas, at the some time, the Cou cil established a Ta eab Regulation Advisory Committee W
undertake a conpreh inswe review of the O'tys anent taxicab regulations and W make
recommendations to the City Council on changes or adjustments to Mem; and
Whereas, while tie work of the advisory committee 6 underway, its recommendations may not be
available in time for the Council M take action prior to the April 21, 2006 wnret data of the
temporary fare increase; and -
Whereas, an extension of this deadline is appropriate W allow the committee to complete fts work and
provide the Council with sullident tlme W review and act on Its recommendations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE nORDAINED BY TNNE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CM OF BANGOR
TNAT
Chapter 218, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bangor Is hereby amended as
follows:
§ 27". Rates of fares. [Amended 2-23-19]6]
A. Fares to be collected! from any Wob passenger or passengers shall be as shown on the taximeter,
and no owner a driver shall charge races to such passenger or passengers for taxicab services
within the limits of the City of Barger in excess of the following: [Amended SO -12-1988 by Ord. No.
all 11-22-1999 by Ord No. 00-29; I0-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05299]
(1) Forthe Brit 1/6 of a mile or friction thereof: $1.50 until Agri421 2006 Jure 30, 2006. M which
tore it shall the $1.30.
(2) For each 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereafter: $0.35 until lgnF21, 2006 June 30. 2006at which
time 0 shall be $0.30.
Note: Deletions are struck through; additions are underlined.
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eferralccee
I9 CITY C41111i
March 13, 2006
Nation Made and Seconded
for Passage
Mike Cooper spoke against
the passage of this oidimnce
Yillim Bolduc spoke in favor
of this it"
Vote: 1-0
Councilors Voting Yes: Cashvell.
D'errico. Farrington. Grattick
Greace, Banes. Palmer
Coastlines voting No: Bone
Coup Ilor Absent: Allen. statePaa7d
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