HomeMy WebLinkAboutr10270temporarytaxirateincreaseRESOLUTION NO . 10270 (2011 Series )
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZIN G
A TEMPORARY TAXI RATE INCREAS E
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo desires to provide for tax i
service for its citizens ; an d
WHEREAS,234-Taxi L .L .C, Surf Cab and Tri Counties Transit (Yellow Cab) are th e
current taxi operators in the City of San Luis Obispo ; and
WHEREAS,the City has received requests from all three taxi operators for a temporar y
rate increase due to significant cost increases associated with the price of unleaded gasoline ; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the provisions of San Luis Obispo Municipal Cod e
Chapter 5 .20, the City has evaluated the rate requests by taxi operators in the City ; and
WHEREAS,the City has determined the need for a temporary rate increase but wishe s
to re-evaluate that need after a reasonable period of operation .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 .The City Council finds that the costs of unleaded gasoline have risen
dramatically since taxi operator rates were last approved ;
SECTION 2 .The City Council approves a temporary rate increase (Exhibit A) that wil l
expire on January 1, 2012 or when a new rate setting procedure is approved by Council
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Carpenter, and o n
the following vote :
AYES :
Council Members Carpenter and Smith, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Mayo r
Marx
NOES :
Council Member Carte r
ABSENT : None
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The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of June 2011 .
ATTEST :
Elaina Can o
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
C ristine Dietrick
City Attorney
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ExhibitA
Temporary Taxi Rates-Approved 06-07-2011 '
Rntes
Pick Up-flag drop
234 Taxi ='.
'Appro'e d
$7 .00
Sut f Ca b
kppl%e d
$4.00
(ounhes -
Apr ()Ne d
$3 .0 0
Pick Up Cash Discount $4 .00 None None
Per Mile $3 .50 $3 .50 $3 .5 0
* Wait Time Per/Hr $30 .00 $35 .00 $30 .0 0
Surcharg e
(2 :30 am-6 am)
None None Non e
Credit Card Use None None None
* Rates will expire on January 1, 2012, or when a new rate setting procedure is approved by City Counci l