- A. Cc. Sexi Owners —Atbasociation

2727 BOUNDARY ROAD, VANCOUVER. B.C.. CANADA V5M 327
TELEPHONE: 435-4186

City Council,
City of Port Coquitlam, B. C,

Dear Sirs:

In request to my proposal for an increase in tariff rates
in the City of Port Coquitlam, I would like to submit the following
factors in order to justify my case.

I feel that in order to carry on in an effective and
efficient manner and supply the service to the conmunity that is
required, it is imperative that an immediate increase in rates be
approved.

The last increase in rates was in the spring of 1972
and since that time the following has taken place:

(1) Gasoline - prices have increased from 16.94 to
6h.9¢ per gallon ~ an increase of approx. 30%.

Insurance ~ Rates have increased approximately
$200.00 per licensed vehicle.

Workmens Compensation - formerly was .07% and is
now 13.

Unemployment Insurance ~ The employers part of
paying the cost of insurance is now 1.1%.

Pensions - The employers have been subjected to
an increase in the paying of a pension plan.

Maintenance & Products - The cost of labour and
maintenance has increased approximately 25%. The
cost of supplying tires, batteries, etc. has
risen accordingly.

Cost of Living - The cost of living index has in-
creased over 10%.

Wages - The company has been subjected to paying
higher wages in order to keep the taxis within
the company operational.

Yours very truly,

WsexaLk Ya bonm

Howard Gordon,
Bel-Air Taxi Ltd.