HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-148 N.C.S. 08/04/2003Resolution No.2003-14~N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM TOWING AND STORAGE
CHARGES FOR THE CITY'S TOW FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2153 N.C.S. was adopted on July 7, 2003, authorizing the
City Manager to execute non-exclusive Tow Franchise Agreements with qualified tow operators
and establishing an initial tow franchise fee; and
WHEREAS, Dion's Downtown Autobody, LLC, Petaluma Towing and American Tow
Service are qualified tow operators, each of which desires to enter into a Tow Franchise
Agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2153 N.C.S. provides that the Council may establish and
amend by resolution the maximum rates which may be charged vehicle owners by the franchise
tow operators.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the maximum rates for towing, storage
and related services which may be charged by the following tow operators, pursuant to an
executed Tow Franchise Agreement, are as follows:
Dion's Downtown Autobodv, LLC, and Petaluma Towin
Tow $125.00
Storage (outside) 40.00
Storage (inside) 45.00
Service Call 62.50 per half hour ($125 maximum)
Police Special Services $50 per half hour/$100 per hour
American Tow Service:
Tow
Storage (outside)
Storage (inside)
Gate Fee
Service Call
Police Special Services
$120.00
35.00
35.00
60.00
60.00 per half hour ($120 maximum)
$50 per half hour/$100 per hour
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above maximum rates for each tow operator
will be set forth in Exhibit A to their respective Tow Franchise Agreements.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the~City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting f
on the ........4 ................ day of .......August.................................., 20.43., by the
following vote: •••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••°••
ity Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: .... ................... ........................................... ......... ...................................
City Clerk Mayor
Council File ...................................
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EXHIBIT A
TOWING AND: STORAGE CHARGES
The maximum rates which Contractor may charge for the towing and storage or a vehicie
pursuant to this Agreement are as follows:
Tow ..........................$ 125.00/hr.
Storage (Outside) . ...............$ 40.00
Storage (Inside) .................$ 45.00
Gate Fee ......................$ 62.50
Service Call ................... $ 62.50 '/z /hr 125.00/hr.
Police Special Services ...:...... $ 50.00 %!hr 100.00/hr.
When a vehicle owner presents an authorized release. and requests release of a vehicle within
twenty-four (24) hours from the.time the vehicle was towed, the Contractor may not charge the
vehicle owner for more than one day's storage in addition 1o any other applicable charges.
Evidence of overcharging customers shall be cause for immediate suspension or termination of
this Agreement at the City"s discretion. Evidence of overcharging shall include, but not be
limited to, attempts to charge for equipment or services which were neither requested nor
required, such as charging for dispatching more than one tow truck in response to a call, when
only one tow truck has been requested or required.
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