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Home My WebLink About2005-09-12 05-294 ORDINANCECOUNCIL AMON RemN0.05 291, Dat¢: September 12, 2005 Item/Subject: Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Taxicabs, Stolons 6 A and 6 E, Rates of Fares. Responsible Department: Ory Clerk/Legal Commentary: The City Clerk has been contacted by a local taxi driver requesting that they be allowed to charge a fuel surcharge to cover the escalating cost of gasdine. This request was discussed by the Finance Committee at a meeting at which several taxi drivers and company owners appeared. It was the consensus at that meeting that fuel prices are placing a significant burden on cub operations. However, the concept of a fuel surcharge was not generally supported due to technical concerns about how such a surcharge would be collected. The general feeling was that the current maximum allowable rates that abs can charge should be adjusted. While there was no agreement on the specifics of the changes that should be made, there was a general agreement that quick action is required. As a result, the Committee asked that an ordinance amendment allowing for a rate increase be placed on the Council agenda for first reading and referral. This will allow the process of amending the ordinance to begin while additional comment and information an be gathered. The attached amendment would increase the fare for the first 1/6'" of a mile from $1.30 to $2.00. It would also increase the charge for waiting time from $10 per hour to $20 per hour. This item will he mourning to the Finance Committee for further discussion and possible amendment. Department Head Manager's Comments: CJoo�m�m_��ents: fyir.u,uuw"so 7u+�^ �yI p^ L�iT, Aa `^`vw'Y`z 41.76—n-dnrill �a" L.0% giz o.et .3C N' I$IAgS71'i['naao BY City Manager ASeppiated Information Finance Director Legal Approval: C Solicitor Pam" X First Reading Page _ of X Referral to Finance Committee, 9-19.05 ® 5 p.m. Aaetgoed to Couvcuor ltevble seetmbex 12. 2005 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Taxicabs, Sections 6 A and 6 E, Rates of fares. Whereas, the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Southeastern United States has caused a rapid and unanticipated rise in the cost of gasoline throughout Maine and the United States; and Whereas, such increase in the cost of gasoline has a significant impact on the viability of operating taxicabs because taxicab rates are regulated by municipal ordinance; and Whereas, taxicabs supply a vital service to the City of Bangor and may, in some cases, constitute the only means of transportation for certain citizens; and Whereas, action is necessary W ensure the continued operation of taxicab service in the City of Bangor; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE a ORDERED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF BANGOR that Chapter 278, Section 6, be 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 limits of the City of Bangor in excess of the following: [Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord. No. 88400; 11-22-1999 by Ord. No. 00-29] (1) For the first 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereof:" 2.00. (2) Far each 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereafter: $0.30. E. Waiting time. If, at the request of the passenger, the taxicab waits for the passenger after the taxicab has arrived at the place of origin, at the expiration of five minutes after such taxicab has arrived, the passenger may be charged at a maximum rate of 8199 per hour, or any such fraction thereof, as the actual wafting time bears m one hour. No charge shall be made for waiting time in advance of the time at which the taxicab is required in Me request for the taxicab service, nor for the delay due to the inefficiency of the taxicab or its operation, nor for mileage or time otherthan proceeding in the most direct way to the destination. [Amended 1-12-1980] IN CITY COUNCIL F September 12, 2005 I]\ near Reading a, Deferred to Finance qta IN CITY COUNCIL September 26, 2005 Notion Made Bad Seconded for Passage Motfov Made and Seconded to Amend by Substituton Amendment Passed Mark Dalton, Joseph Baker 6 Joe Briggs all spoke in favor of a fuel s reharge. rattier than meter increase Notion Made and Seconded to Postpone to mer meeting Vote: 6-3 Councilor voting yes; Casheell. D'Brrico, Farrington. Gratcick Councilors voting no: Allen, Greeme Treadle Abseq¢ Bares 6 Stome Postponed to neat Council Meeting lalaga;la IN CITY COUNCIL October 12, 2005 Notion made and Seconded for Passage Notion Made and Seconded _ to Aneod by substltutiou Ameodueut Passed Notion Made and Seconded for Passage as Amended vote: I-0 Councilors voting yes: Allen, Cashwell, D'Nrricm. Farrington Gratmick,.NACes.,., Tremble Councilors voting no: None # 05-294 O. 0 R D I N A N CR (IITL6d emending Chapter 279. Taxicab, Section 6 A and 6 R. Nates of Pares AuignedtoCouneilm :zam V 05499 (Amended) CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Taxicabs, Sections 6 A and 6 E, Rates of fares. Whereas, the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Southeastern United States has caused a rapid and unanudpated rise in the cost of gasoline throughout Maine and the United States; and Whereas, such Increase in the cost of gasoline has a significant impact on the viability of operating taxicabs because taxicab rates are regulated by municipal ordinance; and Whereas, taxicabs supply a vital service to the City of Bangor and may, In some cases, constitute the only means of transportation for certain citizens; and Whereas, action is necessary to ensure the continued operation of taxicab service in the City of Bangor; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR that Chapter 278, Section 6, be amended as follows: § 278-6. Rates of fares. [Amended 2-23-1976] A. Fares to be collected frown 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 limits of the City of Bangor in excess of the following: [Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord. No. 88-400; 11-22-1999 by Ord. No. 00-29] (1) For the First 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereof: $id0$y,Z5. (2) For each 1/6 of a mile or fraction thereafter: E. Waking time. If, at the request of the passenger, the taxicab waits for the passenger after the taxicab has arrived at the place of origin, at the expiration of five minutes after such taxicab has arrived, the passenger may be charged at a maximum rate of 00—M per hour, or any sutlh fraction thereof, as the actual waiting time bears to one hour. No charge shall be made for wading 0me in advance of the time a[ whkh the taxicab is required in the request for the taxicab service, nor for the delay due to the Inefficiency of the taxicab or its operation, nor for mileage or time other than proceeding in the most direct way to the destination. [Amended 1-12-1980] os -as+ (second Amendment) CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Ordinance, Amending Chapter 278, Taxicabs, Sections 6 A. anrk6 E, and 6 G. Rates of fares, Whereas, the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Soumeastem United States has caused a rapid and unanticipated rise In the cost of gasoline throughout Maine and the United States; and Whereas, such increase in the cost of gasoline has a significant impact on the viability of operating taxicabs because taziab rates are regulated by municipal ordinance; and Whereas. since the last authorized increase In fares In 1999, other cats aseneiated with overabno and maintaining taxicabs have also Increased• and Whereas, taxicabs supply a vital service W the City of Bangor and may, in Some cases, constitute the only means of transportation for certain citizens; and Whereas, action is necessary to ensure the continued operation of taxicab service in the City of Bangor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE U ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR that Chapter 278, Section 6, be amended as follows: Section 1 § 278-6. Rates of fares. [Amended 2-23-1976] A. Fares to be collected from any adab 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 limits of the City of Bangor in excess of the following: (Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord. No. 88-400; 11-22-1999 by Ord. No. 00-291 Ll]_For the first 116 of a mile or fraction thereof: $130 SIS- until Aodl 21. 2006 at Mich time it shall be $1.30. (2) For each 116 of a mile or fraction thereafter: j&3B 40 35 until April 21. 2006 at which time it shall be $0.30. E. Waiting time. If, at the request of the passenger, the axkab waits far the passenger after the bwab has arrived at the place of origin, at the expiation of I'm minutes after such taxicab has arrived, the passenger may be charged at a maximum ate of W -W per hour, or any such fraction thereof, as the actual waiting time bears to are hour. No charge 05-296 shall be made for waiting time in advance of the time at which the taxicab Is required in the request for the taxicab service, nor for the delay due to the inefficiency of the taxkab or It operation, nor for mileage or time other than proceeding in the most direct way to the destination. (Amended 1-12-19801 MEMEMELkwi