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~ ~-JC",,::1 ~ ,- ., , \\., ~,\. Public hearing was opened. Don Bach, 795 Willamette Street, attorney representing the cab companies, said the requested increase was absolutely essential if the cabs were to continue in business. Both companies, he said, were operating at a loss now. Bill Rogers, president of Teamsters Local 57, arriving after adoption of the rate increase, spoke in favor of it. x Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Resolution No. 2244 - Authorizing increase in taxicab rates to 70~ for the first 1/7 mile, 10~ for each additional 1/7 mile was read by number~and title only. ~r. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the resolution. Councilman Murray favored the increase in rates, recognizing the vital importance of cabs as a part of the transportation system. However, he wondered whether there should be consideration of direct subsidization for some people who depend on that type of transportation and cannot afford the high rates they may be faced with. Councilwoman Campbell asked why the City set taxi rates. Manager a~swered that it was possibly because of use of city streets as an area for doing business and it w.as a licensing process somewhat equivalent to a franchising process in recognition of its being a type of commercial activity necessary to serve the general public; it also serves to keep rates at a level where the cab companies could stay in business and provide a stable taxi service without the cutthroat competition which could prevail. He added that setting the rates was required by City ordinance, but that was sub- ject to change by the Council. It was brought out that a review of licensing practices of some other cities indicated a large majority do control taxi rates. Vote was taken on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2245 - Authorizing increase in Airport Limousine rate from $1.75 to $2.00 each way between the Eugene Hotel and the Airport was read by number and title only. Manager explained that an audit review of the company's books revealed that it operated at a loss in 1971 and 1973. Further, the owner was not paying himself for his services. The change to $2.00 each way was recommended. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Garbage Collection .Garbage Rates:";: Ga.rYla~(/ Bt;ariY-"-recommendecrT;]crease---TIi- ba;-Tc -reiad.entTaT- rate- ror _n ,collection of one. 32-gallon can per week from present $2.35 per month to$2~8~: per ~monthto coverincregsed costs. . :Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to schedule the proposed increase, as well as the ~recommended increase for taxicab rates (December 19 committee) for public Comm hearing, at the January 7 Council meeting., . Motion carried unanimouslY'1L,2/74 Pub Hrng Request was received from garbage collectors through the Garbage Board for increase in collection rates to meet rising costs of operation. Letter from the collectors was read. Staff found the increases requested were in line with rates in other cities as of June 1973. Public hearing was heldwlth no testimony presented. Resolution No. 2246 - Authorizing increase in garbage collection rates - basic residential rate for one 32-gallon can once a week, $2.85 per.month, was read by number arid title only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the resolution. Councilwoman Beal inquired about provision for picking up small amounts of trash such as yard clippin&s. Manager reviewed the rates for that type of pickup, charged on an 2 1/7 /74 - 2 ~ \.-.!- -."'- ._, -j~.. .. .- _..~ :- ~. _..~ _ -"J .~ !~ I I j I f- .I