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� . <br /> COUNCIL MEMORANDUM <br /> #92-06 <br /> February 27, 1992 <br /> TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br /> FROM: James C. Ba o Jr. , City Manager <br /> RE: Taxi Application <br /> The attached resolution would authorize Pride Midwest <br /> Services, Inc. to operate a taxicab service under the provisions <br /> of Chapter 60 in our municipal code. I recommend that the <br /> resolution be adopted. <br /> A hearing on the application was held Wednesday, February <br /> 26, 1992, at 2 : 00 p.m. Minutes from that hearing are attached <br /> for your review. <br /> Currently the city is served by only one taxicab company. <br /> The presently authorized company has not increased the number of <br /> cabs. As a result, I would conclude that adopting this <br /> resolution would increase the convenience for Decatur residents. <br /> Further, I would conclude that a second taxicab company is <br /> necessary to adequately serve this community so that customers <br /> have a choice when deciding on taxicab service. <br /> The business interests represented in the application have <br /> operated a livery service since May, 1990. City staff has found <br /> them to be responsible operators who understand and accept the <br /> conditions of Decatur ordinances and I conclude that they will <br /> continue to operate in such fashion if the Decatur City Council <br /> accepts my recommendation and adopts the attached resolution. <br /> The company has already secured five cabs and office space <br /> in the city of Decatur. If the resolution is adopted, it is <br /> their intention to operate ten cabs in the city. Representatives <br /> of the applicant and I will be available at Monday's meeting to <br /> answer any additional questions. <br /> Attachments <br />