Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 12, 2024, authorizing the Amendment of Chapter 237-35, A and B of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, entitled “TAXICAB FARES” to Increase Current Fares, as follows:
A. For conveying a single passenger from any place within the city limits: flat rate fee of $7.00 [$6.00] and flat rate fee of $1.00 for each additional passenger traveling with such person.
B. For conveying a person 60 years of age or over as a single passenger within the city limits: flat rate fee of $6.00 [$5.00], and $1.00 for each additional passenger traveling with such person.
, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 237-35, A AND B
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
VERNON, ENTITLED “TAXICAB FARES”
TO INCREASE CURRENT FARES
Whereas, the Taxicab Commission of the City of Mount Vernon, pursuant to Section 238-3(a) of the City Code entitled “Taxicab Commission,” has considered the concerns and suggestions from citizens, organizations, and groups within the city regarding the need for a fare increase to address the financial pressures caused by high gas prices and inflation; and
Whereas, the Taxicab Commission, after careful deliberation, has voted to recommend an increase in the base fare to ensure that taxicab drivers are better able to maintain their vehicles and provide an improved service experience for passengers; and
Whereas, by letter dated August 5, 2024, the City Clerk has requested an amendment to Chapter 237-35 A and B of the City Code concerning “Taxicab Fares” to increase the current rates by $1.00 (one dollar); and
Whereas, the Taxicab Commission has recommended that the City Council enact legislation to amend Chapter 237-35(A) and (B) of the City Code to reflect a $1.00 increase in the flat rate for conveying passengers within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to ensure that taxicab fares are adjusted to reflect the current economic conditions and to maintain the quality of service for residents and visitors; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
§ 237-235 - Taxicab fares. The lawful sums to be collected for the hire of a taxicab shall be as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Chapter 237-35(A) - Taxicab Fares for Single Passengers
Chapter 237-35(A) of the City Code of Mount Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. For conveying a single passenger from any place within the city limits: flat rate fee of $7.00 [$6.00] and flat rate fee of $1.00 for each additional passenger traveling with such person.
Section 2. Amendment to Chapter 237-35(B) - Taxicab Fares for Passengers over 60 Years of Age
Chapter 237-35(B) of the City Code of Mount Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. For conveying a person 60 years of age or over as a single passenger within the city limits: flat rate fee of $6.00 [$5.00], and $1.00 for each additional passenger traveling with such person.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.
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