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Clerk 11/12/2004
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AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab and for-hire vehicles, increasing fees; and amending Ordinance 13334, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.64.025.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. A. Section 2 of this ordinance proposes changes to existing taxicab and for-hire vehicle fees and for-hire driver fees within the licensing section of the records, elections and licensing services division.
B. These fees are authorized by the legislative authority of any county as allowed by RCW 46.72.160.
SECTION 2. Ordinance 13334, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.64.025 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Fees. ((A.)) The following non((-))refundable fees for taxicab and for-hire vehicles shall apply:
((1. Taxicab and For-Hire Vehicle Fees))
((a.)) A. Taxicab or for-hire vehicle license
Taxicab $((240.00)) 300.00
Taxicab late fee ((24.00)) $30.00
For-hire vehicle ((240.00)) $300.00
For-hire vehicle late fee ((17.50)) $30.00
Vehicle equipment change ((50.00)) $75.00
Change of owner: Sept/Feb ((240.00)) $300.00
March/Aug ((120.00)) $150.00
Replace taxicab plate ((10.00)) $25.00
((b.)) B. For-hire driver
Taxicab and for-hire license ((60.00)) $75.00
Late fee ((10.00)) $15.00
ID photo $5.00
Fingerprinting per charge authorized by RCW
10.97.100
Replacement license $5.00
Training fee per contract
((B. During the years 1991 through 1996, the fee will be waived for those taxicabs and for-hire vehicles which, upon inspection by the director, are found to operate
on alternative fuel.))
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect January 1, 2005.