WHEREAS, the City Code of the CITY OF LINCOLN sets forth zones for the computation of taxi cab rates in Section 3-12-7 thereof; and,

WHEREAS, due to the escalating cost of fuel, the costs and expenses to operate a taxi service in the CITY OF LINCOLN have greatly increased; and,

WHEREAS, the costs of doing business as a taxi cab operator in the CITY OF LINCOLN have greatly increased over the course of the last few years, justifying an increase in the current rates, which were last modified by the CITY OF LINCOLN in September of 2005; and,

WHEREAS, there has been considerable expansion on the West side of the CITY OF LINCOLN, which is not reflected by the current zones set forth in Section 3-12-7 of the City Code of the CITY OF LINCOLN; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council of the CITY OF LINCOLN feels that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the CITY OF LINCOLN and the operators of a taxi cab company in the CITY OF LINCOLN to modify the rates, as well as to add three (3) additional zones, in order to permit those individuals or entities providing taxi services in the CITY OF LINCOLN to remain in business while faced with increasing expenses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the CITY OF LINCOLN, LOGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:

1. That Section 3-12-7 of the City Code of the CITY OF LINCOLN is hereby deleted in its entirety and is amended to read as follows:

"3-12-7: RATES: All persons operating any motor vehicle operating as a taxicab within the limits of the city shall not charge more than five dollars seventy five cents ($5.75) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location and discharged at a location within the first zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each additional passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed six dollars twenty five cents ($6.25) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the second zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed six dollars fifty cents ($6.50) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the third zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed seven dollars ($7.00) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the fourth zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed seven dollars fifty cents ($7.50) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the fifth zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed eight dollars ($8.00) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the sixth zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

The charge for this service shall not exceed eight dollars fifty cents ($8.50) for each trip when carrying one passenger, if the passenger is picked up at a location or discharged at a location within the seventh zone. An additional charge of one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) per each passenger six (6) years old or older may be made.

An additional charge of twenty-five cents ($0.25) may be charged for each zone line that is crossed a second time.

The charge for the use of any taxicab for hire solely for the delivery of parcels or packages anywhere within the city shall be the appropriate trip fare plus one dollar ($1.00).

"Trip" as used in this chapter is intended to mean the journey from the point where the passenger enters the taxicab to the point of the passenger's destination by the shortest available route. Deviation from the shortest available route from the point of entering the taxicab to the point of the passenger's destination for the purpose of picking up additional passengers shall be made by the operator of the taxicab only with the consent of the original passenger.

Provided, that the use of any taxicab for hire by the minute with the privilege of going from place to place and stopping as often as requested the regular rate of fare may be charged and twenty five cents ($0.25) per minute may be charged for the time consumed while waiting at each stop.

No person shall charge or attempt to charge any passenger a greater fare or rate of fare than that which the taxicab is entitled to under the provisions of this chapter.

(A) First Zone: "First zone" is intended to mean an area in the center of the city being described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Woodlawn and College Street, continuing east on Woodlawn to Union Street, thence east and southeast on Keokuk Street to Sherman Street, thence southwest on Sherman Street to Clinton Street, thence northwest on Clinton Street to Logan Street, thence west on Fifth Street to College Street, thence north on College Street to the point of beginning.

(B) Second Zone: "Second zone" is intended to mean an area adjoining the "first zone" and having an outer boundary being described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 21st Street, continuing east on 21st Street to College Street, thence northeast to the intersection of 21st Street and White Avenue, thence east on 21st Street until it intersects with Union Street, thence generally eastward to the intersection of Nicholson Road with Rutledge Drive, thence northeast on Rutledge Drive to Omaha Avenue, thence southeast on Omaha Avenue to Sherman Street, thence southwest on Sherman Street to Keokuk Street, thence southeast on Keokuk Street until it intersects with Limit Street at Tremont Street, thence west on Tremont Street to Border Street, thence south on Border Street to Ladue Street, thence southwest on Ladue Street to Wyatt Avenue, thence northwest on Wyatt Avenue to Home Avenue, thence south on Home Avenue to Williamette Avenue, thence northwest on Williamette Avenue, along its projected length, until it intersects First Street, thence west on First Street to Jefferson Street, thence north on Jefferson Street to Short 11th Street, thence west on Short 11th Street to Jefferson Street, thence north on Jefferson Street to Woodlawn Road, thence east on Woodlawn Road to Jefferson Street, thence north on Jefferson Street to the point of beginning, excepting all areas included in the foregoing described "first zone".

(C) Third Zone: "Third zone" is intended to mean all of the area incorporated in the city except those areas previously defined as the "first zone" and "second zone" and that area hereinafter defined as the "fourth zone", "fifth zone", "sixth zone", and "seventh zone".

(D) Fourth Zone: "Fourth zone" is intended to mean all of the area incorporated in the city which lies west of Lincoln Parkway but east of and not including Malerich Drive and Holly Drive.

(E) Fifth Zone: "Fifth zone" is intended to mean all of the area incorporated in the city, which includes Malerich Drive and Holly Drive and west thereof to, but not including, Connolley Drive.

(F) Sixth Zone: "Sixth zone" is intended to mean all of the area incorporated in the city which lies west of and including Connolley Road to, but not including, Heitmann Drive.

(G) Seventh Zone: "Seventh zone" is intended to mean all of the area incorporated in the city which includes and lies west of Heitmann Drive to the western boundaries of the city limits of the City of Lincoln as established at the time of the enactment of this ordinance."

2. This Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication in pamphlet form as required by law.

3. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.

4. All resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication in pamphlet form.

The vote on the adoption was as follows:

Alderwoman Anderson _____

Alderman Huskins _____

Alderwoman Horn _____

Alderman Prather _____

Alderwoman Tibbs _____

Alderman Armbrust _____

Alderman Busby _____

Alderwoman Rohlfs _____

Alderman Hoinacki _____

Alderman Neitzel _____

Ayes: ___________

Nays: ___________

Absent: _________

Abstentions: _____

Passed and approved this _____ day of ___________, 2007.

CITY OF LINCOLN

BY:________________________________

Elizabeth A. Davis, Mayor

City of LINCOLN, Logan County, Illinois

ATTEST: ____________________________(SEAL)