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Home My WebLink AboutCD-9-89 ADDENDUM UNFINISHED BUSINESS TOWN OF NEWCASTLE s REPORT File # Res. # _--+ -�. By-Law # MEETING: COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 29, 1989 REPOT #: ADDENDUM TO CD-9-89 FILE #: 56.12.9. SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN RATES BY LOCAL TAXICAB COMPANIES RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. THAT Addendum to Report CD-9-89 be received; 2. THAT Bowmanville Taxi and Deluxe Taxi be granted an increase in the Tariff of Rates as detailed in Addendum 1 to Report CD-9-89; 3. THAT the by-law authorizing the increase in rates be adopted by Council; and 4. THAT the applicants be so advised. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: On May 8, 1989, Council heard a delegation from Mrs. Chris Bate, opposing the recommended increase in rates for taxicab companies and subsequently referred Report CD-9-89 back to the Clerk for further review and report. Mrs. Bate submitted a letter to Council stating that the figure of $2.40 per kilometre quoted in Report CD-9-89 for the City of Oshawa fare was incorrect. Upon further review with the Clerk of the City of Oshawa, it has been determined that the wording of the City's by-law was misinterpreted. The fare charged is actually $2.70 per kilometre. Addendum to CD-9-89 - 2 - May 29, 1989 The Town of Whitby by-law is worded such that a "drop rate" is charged rather than an amount "for the first 1/3 kilometre or part thereof." After meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Bate and explaining the problem of misinterpretation of the wording of the present by-law, they have requested that the Town of Newcastle by-law be amended to be worded in the same manner as the by-law in Whitby. In light of this new information from the City of Oshawa and Mr. and Mrs. Bate, staff recommends the following rates for taxicab fares in the Town of Newcastle: $1.80 "drop rate" .11 every 1/10 km = $2.90 for the first km $1.10 every additional km waiting time = $ .25/minute In the event the increase is approved, the amending by-law contains an effective date of June 6, 1989. Assuming passage of the by-law by Council on May 29, 1989, the operators will be provided with a one week grace period to allow them to have the taxi meters recalibrated to reflect the new rates. Mr. & Mrs. Bate have also indicated that requests for fare increases will be submitted on an annual basis in future. Respectfully submitted Recommended for Presention To Council r Patti Bar e, A.M.C.T. (A) L wrence Kotseff, M.C.I.P. b Clerk Chief m' istrative Officer PLB/ms Attachment THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW 89- being a by-law to amend Tariff "A" to By-law 74-72, "a by-law for the establishing of rates and fares to be charged by the owners or drivers of taxicabs or other vehicles used for hire" WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle deems it advisable to amend By-law 74-72, as amended by by-law 87-40. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT Tariff "A" to By-law 74-72, as amended by By-law 87-40, is hereby further amended by deleting Tariff "A:" therefrom, and substituting the attached Tariff "A" therefor. 2. THAT By-law 87-40 shall be repealed effective June 5. 1989. 3. THAT this by-law shall come into force and take effect on June 6, 1989. By-law read a first and second time this 29th day of May 1989. By-law read a third time and finally passed this 29th day of May 1989. MAYOR CLERK TARIFF "A" TO BY-LAW 89- RATES BY DISTANCE IN KILOMETRES 1989 TARIFF RATES ONE TO FOUR PASSENGERS KILOMETRES "Drop Rate" $ 1.80 For each additional 1/10th kilometre or part thereof $ .11 For waiting time while under engagement for One (1) Minute $ .25 For each additional passenger, adult or child (except babies in arms) a flat charge of $ .20 LIMOUSINE BY TIME For the first hour or part thereof $24.00 For each additional fifteen (15) Minutes $ 6.00 OTHER CHARGES For each trunk accompanying a passenger $ .20 For each piece of hand baggage handled by driver in excess of two (2) pieces $ .10 A COPY OF THE ABOVE TARIFF SHALL BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN ALL TAXICABS TOWN OF NEWCASTLE } REPORT File ., ti Res. # By-Law # MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COPM4ITTEE DATE: MAY 1, 1989 REPORT #: CD-9-89 FILE #: SUB.ECT: REQUEST FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES BY LOCAL TAXICAB COMPANIES RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. THAT Report CD-9-89 be received; 2. THAT Bowmanville Taxi and Deluxe Taxi be granted an increase in the Tariff of Rates as detailed in Report CD-9-89; 3. THAT the by-law authorizing the increase in rates be forwarded to Council; and 4. THAT the applicants be so advised. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: A joint request for fee increases was submitted by Bowmanville Taxi and Deluxe Taxi by letter dated January 16, 1989. Council, at their meeting held on February 13, 1989, referred the correspondence to staff for review and report. Staff has reviewed the request and surveyed the area municipalities to establish the current Tariff of Rates for taxi services. The findings were as follows: Cont'd . . . . ./2 Report CD-9-89 - 2 - May 1, 1989 Town of Pickering $1.90 for first 1/10 km .10 for each additional 1/10 km = $2.80/km Waiting Time = $ .30/minute Town of Ajax $1.80 for first 1/11 km .10 for each additional 1/11 km = $2.80/km Waiting Time = $ .10/22 seconds ($ .27/minute) Town of Whitby $1.85 "drop rate" .10 every 1/10 km = $2.8.5/km City of Oshawa $1.80 for first 1/3 km .30 for each additional 1/3 km = $2.40/km Waiting Time = $ .10/25 seconds ($ .24/minute) The present rates of the Town- of Newcastle and those proposed by the taxi companies are as follows: Present $1.60 for first 1/10 km .10 for each additional 1/10 km = $2.50/km Waiting Time = $ .20/minute Proposed $1.80 for first 83 metres .10 for each additional 83 metres = $2.90/km Waiting Time = $ .30/minute i Cont'd . . . ../3 i Report CD-9-89 - 3 - May 1, 1989 Staff is of the opinion that a rate increase is warranted, however, in comparing the rates of other municipalities, it is felt that the proposed increase is too high. Rather, in keeping the Town of Newcastle competitive with other municipalities, the following rates are recommended: $1.80 for first 1/10 km $ .10 for each additional 1/10 km = $2.70/km Waiting Time = $ .25/minute In the event the increase is approved, the amending by-law contains an effective date of May 15, 1989. Assuming passage of the by-law by Council on May 8, 1989, the operators will be provided with a one week grace period to allow them to have the taxi meters recalibrated to reflect the new rates. The Senior By-law Enforcement Officer has indicated that semi-annual meter checks will commence this June. Also, a letter has been sent to the taxi companies advising them to improve the standard of cleanliness and repair of the taxicabs. They will now be subject to spot checks performed by the By-law Enforcement Officers and the Durham Regional Police Department to ensure that the vehicles are safe, that the drivers are carrying their documentation at all times (i.e., trip sheets and tariff cards) , and that the cabs, both interior and exterior, are kept clean. Respectfully submitted, Recommended for Presentation to Committee Pat Bar ie, A.M.C.T. (A) Lawren Kotseff, M.C.I.P. Town Clerk Chief Adtinistrative Officer PLB/ms