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OrdinanCe No. 158.4 Page Twelve 2. An Owner, in the Owner's sole discretion, may establish a fixed rate for Taxicab service to a destination outside the City, provided that the fixed charge for the service is not in excess of the charge based upon the rates established and set by resolution of the City Council. Every service based upon a fixed charge shall be recorded on a Manifest as described in Section 6.40.260 of this chapter, and shall at all convenient times be open to examination by any authorized representative of the Police Chief. A copy of all fixed charges and respective destination points will be filed with the Police Chief so that all enforcement personnel may be properly informed as to the fixed charges. F. Placement of Taximeter. The Taximeter must be placed in the Taxicab so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well-lighted and readily discernible by the passenger riding in such Taxicab. G. Rates. It is unlawful for the Owner or Driver of any Taxicab to fix or charge or collect or receive a rate in excess of rates established and set by resolution of the City Council. If the Owner of a Taxicab company wishes to change the rates charged, the Owner shall apply by letter to the City Manager stating the reason for the new rates, what the proposed new rates will be, and a current survey of the rates that local competitive Taxicab companies are currently charging. The City Manager will then forward to the City Council the request for increase in new rates. The City Council will then consider the proposed new rates and if deemed appropriate will pass a resolution authorizing the new rates. The Owner of the Taxicab company shall then have the Taximeters recertified by the State Bureau of Weights and Measures as specified in subsection A. H. Postinq of Rate Card. There shall be displayed in the passenger compartment of each Taxicab in full view of the passenger a card not less than four inches by six inches in size which shall have plainly printed thereon the name of the Owner, or the fictitious name under which the Owner operates, the business address and telephone number of the Owner, and a correct schedule of rates to be charged for conveyance in the Taxicab. I. Acceptance of Personal Property - Prohibited. It is unlawful for any Driver of a Taxicab, or other vehicle regulated by this chapter, to purchase, accept, receive, acquire, or to agree to purchase, accept, receive, or acquire, any jewelry, watches, cameras, firearms, clothing, or any articles of personal property in payment of any fares due and payable for conveyance in any Taxicabs or vehicles regulated by this chapter.