Zhufeng Fish Market Vendors Complain About High Rent and Water Fees; Councilor Urges Reduction
Vendors at Hsinchu's Zhufeng Fish Market are complaining about excessively high rent (NT$30,000 per month for less than 3 pings) and water fees (NT$25 per degree). City Councilor Lin Yen-fu of the New Power Party urged the city government to reduce these costs. The city government responded that the fees are handled by the Hsinchu District Fishermen's Association and that they will continue to provide guidance and assistance, while also working on improving hardware facilities.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Lu Kang-chun, Hsinchu City, 7th) Hsinchu City Councilor Lin Yen-fu of the New Power Party stated that vendors at Zhufeng Fish Market have complained about monthly rent of NT$30,000 for less than 3 pings and water fees of NT$25 per degree, hoping for a reduction. The city government stated that relevant fees are handled by the Hsinchu District Fishermen's Association and that they will continue to provide guidance and assistance.
Lin Yen-fu told the media today in writing that during a recent visit to Zhufeng Fish Market, he found many hardware problems, including frequent power outages and poor drainage, as well as sliding and uneven landscape tiles and large areas of standing water. He has requested the city government and Taiwan Power Company to actively improve these issues.
Lin Yen-fu said that many vendors reported monthly rent of NT$30,000 for less than 3 pings, and water fees of NT$25 per degree. Recently, there was a consumer dispute due to excessively high prices for custom cooking services, which shows that some vendors can only pass on costs to customers. This may lead to a vicious cycle where the public perceives prices as high and avoids consuming at the fish market.
Lin Yen-fu emphasized that after inquiring with fishermen's association personnel, he learned that rent, water, and electricity fees include facility maintenance and management. He suggested that these could be separated under the name of "management fees" to avoid misunderstanding. In addition, if there is a surplus in the annual income and expenditure, various fees should be reduced to alleviate the burden on vendors and prevent costs from being passed on to customers.
According to the Hsinchu City Government's Department of Economic Development, the relevant fees for Zhufeng Fish Market are handled by the Hsinchu District Fishermen's Association based on actual operations and maintenance management needs. The relevant rates are reviewed by the Fishermen's Association Board of Directors. The city government respects the association's operating mechanism and will continue to provide guidance and assistance.
The Department of Economic Development stated that the city government has continuously carried out relevant facility improvement operations, and for the landscape, it continues to require manufacturers to adjust and improve according to on-site conditions. Taiwan Power Company is currently undertaking related projects to increase power capacity. The city government will continue to cooperate with the fishermen's association to ensure the quality of the venue, the operation of vendors, and the consumer experience of visitors. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150507
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Lin Yen-fu told the media today in writing that during a recent visit to Zhufeng Fish Market, he found many hardware problems, including frequent power outages and poor drainage, as well as sliding and uneven landscape tiles and large areas of standing water. He has requested the city government and Taiwan Power Company to actively improve these issues.
Lin Yen-fu said that many vendors reported monthly rent of NT$30,000 for less than 3 pings, and water fees of NT$25 per degree. Recently, there was a consumer dispute due to excessively high prices for custom cooking services, which shows that some vendors can only pass on costs to customers. This may lead to a vicious cycle where the public perceives prices as high and avoids consuming at the fish market.
Lin Yen-fu emphasized that after inquiring with fishermen's association personnel, he learned that rent, water, and electricity fees include facility maintenance and management. He suggested that these could be separated under the name of "management fees" to avoid misunderstanding. In addition, if there is a surplus in the annual income and expenditure, various fees should be reduced to alleviate the burden on vendors and prevent costs from being passed on to customers.
According to the Hsinchu City Government's Department of Economic Development, the relevant fees for Zhufeng Fish Market are handled by the Hsinchu District Fishermen's Association based on actual operations and maintenance management needs. The relevant rates are reviewed by the Fishermen's Association Board of Directors. The city government respects the association's operating mechanism and will continue to provide guidance and assistance.
The Department of Economic Development stated that the city government has continuously carried out relevant facility improvement operations, and for the landscape, it continues to require manufacturers to adjust and improve according to on-site conditions. Taiwan Power Company is currently undertaking related projects to increase power capacity. The city government will continue to cooperate with the fishermen's association to ensure the quality of the venue, the operation of vendors, and the consumer experience of visitors. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150507
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