93-20882 Reso RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-20882
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE TAXI.
CAB FLAT RATE FARES FOR TWO (2) ZONES BETWEEN
THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE CITY .
OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, public concern has been expressed regarding the lack
of uniformity of charges assessed by taxi cab drivers from the
Miami International Airport to the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, currently the flat rate zone fare between the Miami
International Airport and the seaport has been successfully
received by the public; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that the zone rate between Miami
International Airport and Miami Beach will be beneficial to
tourists and visitors and the image of the taxi cab industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
1 . Two (2) zone rates between Miami International Airport and the
City of Miami Beach be considered as -follows :
a. From the airport to zip codes 33139/33140 - $23 . 00
b. From the airport to zip code 33141 - $27 . 00
2 . The above referenced rates be-all inclusive of tolls and the
M. I .A. surcharge .
3 . All such rates be clearly posted inside the taxi cab, and that
the taxi cab be air conditioned.
4 . The City Administration is directed to work with County staff
to draft any legislation, plans or policy that will permit
such fees and zones to be implemented.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of Septembe 1993 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
FORM APPROVED
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.•
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TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: September 8 , 1993
Members of the City Commission
• FROM: Roger M. Carl i
City Manager
. SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY .TO AUTHORIZE •
TAXI CAB FLAT RATE FARES FOR TWO (2) ZONES 'BETWEEN THE
• MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend adoption of the attached Resolution that will enable- the
Metro-Dade County Commission to take action necessary to authorize
a flat rate fare for taxi service .between Miami International
Airport and the City of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND:. • .
• . Transportation, to, and from Miami International Airport is a mutual
concern for tourism in all of Dade County. Efforts are being made
• • to provide a safe, cost efficient means of transportation that will
• . maintain our area .as user friendly.
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce has identified a public concern
that taxi service fares between the City of Miami Beach and the
Miami International Airport are not uniform, resulting in
complaints from tourists.
ANALYSIS:
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The application of a taxi metered rate between the Beach and the
airport allows fora variation .in ,taxi rates that are not easy to
understand. The taxi: route, time 'and service can all be affected
• • negatively.
• • The application ,of a .proposed dual. zone rate will provide for
uniform fares. The' southern. part of the Beach (zip codes
33139/33140). would be $23..0.0 and the further distance to North
' .Beach (zip code . 33141).. would' be ' $27. 00. This includes tolls,
airport surcharges and additional passengers (conforming to vehicle
capacity) . .
The service between the airport and Miami Beach will be fixed to
the two rates. The passenger(s) that are not knowledgeable of the
area, its surcharges and tolls, ,will only have to provide a
destination and pay one of the inclusive rates.
CONCLUSION: • , • '
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This Res'olution 'should provide the Metro _Dade County Commission
with the opportunity to take action on 'measures to provide a user
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friendly taxi service between the -airport and Miami Beach.
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