LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE 18-22 AMENDING SECTION 7-7-134 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA; INCREASING TAXICAB MILEAGE RATES; INCREASING WAITING TIME RATE
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RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 18-22 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-7-134 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; INCREASING TAXICAB MILEAGE RATES; INCREASING WAITING TIME RATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
This item seeks to raise the rates listed in Sec. 7-7-134 - Rates - Generally to the following:
(1) Mileage rates. Mileage rates. $2.00 $2.50 for the first one-ninth one-tenth mile or fraction thereof; $0.25 $0.26 for each additional one-ninth one-tenth mile or fraction thereof; charge for additional passengers over the age of 13 years, $0.50 each;
(2) Waiting time. $18.00 $24.00 per hour;
(3) Airport trips-Minimum fare. Pickups from the airport, $11.00 minimum per trip (limited to taxicab companies with valid permits to serve the airport). Fares over $11.00 shall be calculated based upon the meter rate commencing at the airport pickup point.
(4) Airport trips-Airport pickup fee. Pickups from the airport, $2.50 fee.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 28, 2022 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 18-22 on first reading.
March 21, 2022 - City Council heard presentation from Z-Trip taxicab company to discuss possible rate increase for taxicabs
May 10, 2007 - City Council Amended Section 7-10-134 (now 7-7-134) setting current rates for taxicabs
FUNDING:
$ N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
4/6/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 18-22
2) Section 7-7-134. Rates - Generally - as currently codified
PRESENTATION: No end