HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-165 N.C.S. 09/13/2004 Resolution No.2004-165 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING THE INCREASE IN TAXICAB SERVICE RATES
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 91-94 N.C.S.
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council understands that business costs such as vehicles,
vehicle fuel and vehicle maintenance have increased considerably since 1991; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 91-94 N.C.S. established fixed rates in 1991 that local taxicab
businesses operating within the City of Petaluma are bound by; and,
WHEREAS, local taxicab businesses have expressed an essential need to increase fees to
cover operating costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective on or after the first day of
October, 2004, and until further action by the City Council, the following maximum rates are
hereby fixed and determined to be applicable in all parts of the City of Petaluma, pursuant to
Chapter 14, Section 14.20.260 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, for all taxicabs within the City
of Petaluma.
• The base rate (aka: drop rate) shall be no more than $2.20.
• A per mile rate shall be no more than $2.50 and shall be in addition to the base rate.
• Wait time shall be no more than $30.00 per hour.
• A special rate for seniors (age 65 or older) will consist of no less than a 20% discount.
• No charge shall apply to additional passengers.
• No charge shall apply to luggage/baggage.
• No charge shall apply to pets carried.
• 24 hour daily operation shall be provided every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving,
when emergency service only shall be provided
• The above rates shall apply on from the point ofpick-up to the point of destination.
Resolution No. 2004-165 N.C.S.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution 91-94 N.C.S. be, and the same is hereby
repealed.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting form
on the ........13`.h............ day of .......Sept~snher 20D.4.., by the
following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Moynihan, O'Brien, Thompson, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: N
ATTEST: '
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City Clerk Mayor
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