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6.40.200 D. Charges Based On Taximeters: Except on regular long-term contractual arrangements or acceptable flat rate charges as described in subsection E of this Section, the charges for transporta- tion of passengers in taxicabs operated in the City must be based on charges indicated on the taximeters, and it shall be unlawful for any owner, driver or operator of any taxicab to charge any passenger or passengers any sum in ex- cess of the sum indicated on the taxi- meter. E. Long-Term Contractual Arrange- ments Or Flat Rate Charges: 1. An owner, in his or her sole dis- cretion, may negotiate and contract with anyone for regular taxicab service for an extended period of time; provid- ed, that the contractual charge for each trip is not in excess of the charge based upon the rates established and set by resolution of the City Council. Every contractual service shall be recorded on a manifest as described in Section 6.40.230 of this Chapter and shall at all convenient times be open to examina- tion by any authorized representative of the Chief of Police so that all enforce- ment personnel may be properly in- formed as to the arrangement or agreement. 2. An owner 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 6.40.230 of this Chapter and shall be open to examination by any authorized representative of the Chief of Police. A copy of all fixed charges and respective destination points will be filed with the Chief of Police so that all enforcement personnel may be prop- erly informed as to the fixed charges. F. Placement Of Taximeter: The taxi- meter 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, charge, 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 pro- posed new rates will be, and a current survey of the rates that competitive taxicab companies are charging. The City Manager will then forward to the City Council the request for new rates. The City Council will consider the proposed new rates and if deemed ap- propriate will pass a resolution autho- rizing the new rates. The owner of the taxicab company shall then have the taximeters recertified by the State Bu- reau of Weights and Measures as speci- fied in subsection A of this Section. H. Posting Of Rate Card: There shall be displayed in the passenger compart- ment of each taxicab in full view of the passenger a card not less than four inches by six inches (4" x 6") in size (Pleasanton 5-99) 1 84