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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9897 (Police Rotation Tow)RESOLUTION NO. 9897 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, SETTING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE POLICE ROTATION TOW ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Rafael amended Title 10 of the San Rafael Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 10.85 entitled "Police Rotation Towing Services" effective the seventh day of March, 1994; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 10.85, Section 10.85.110, the City Council is authorized to set the fee rates to be charged for law enforcement and police rotation towing services; and WHEREAS, such operators provide a valuable service to the City of San Rafael Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Effective August 4, 1997, the City Council hereby adopts the attached Law Enforcement and Police Rotation Towing Services Fee Schedule, marked exhibit A. It is hereby understood that the fees were established by considering existing towing rates in the City of San Rafael and the current rates allowed by the California Highway Patrol and that no charges, other than those authorized in this Fee Schedule, may be levied for a law enforcement or police rotation tow. It is also understood that the Police Department will provide a yearly report to the City Council in June of each year reviewing the current rate structure and making suggestions for Fee Schedule adjustments. I, "NNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said city held on Monday the fourth day of August, 1997, by the following vote, to wit: ASS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None UtA'NNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ROTATION TOWING SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE (Effective August 4, 1997) Pursuant to the San Rafael Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 10.85, the City Council of San Rafael has set the fees that may be levied for San Rafael Police Law Enforcement and Rotation Towing Services. Only charges listed below may be levied for a Law Enforcement or Police Rotation Tow. A Copy of this Fee Schedule must be prominently posted at each location where San Rafael Police tows are released to the owner. Every towed vehicle owner is entitled to an itemized list of all charges levied by the tow operator at the time of release. VEHICLE TOWS The minimum charge for a tow will be one hour. Additional time will be charged in 15 minute increments based on the applicable hourly rate. Class A - Light Vehicles (for towing of vehicles up to, and including, vehicles of 3/4 ton capacity) Class B - Medium Vehicles (for towing of vehicles over 3/4 ton capacity) Class C - Heavy Vehicles (for towing large capacity trucks and buses) ADDITIONAL OPERATOR An additional operator needed to complete a tow will be billed at the noted hourly rate. The additional operator will be charged at a minimum of one-half hour and additional time will be charged in 15 minute increments. $110.00 per hour $130.00 per hour $155.00 per hour $ 80.00 per hour HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DEBRIS PICKUP Some debris left at a tow scene as a result of a vehicle collision $ 10.00 per incident may be deemed hazardous material. Pickup, transportation and disposal costs of hazardous material left at the scene will be charged accordingly. Pagel of 2 Sk.v RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTh,_NT POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ROTATION TOWING SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE (Effective August 4, 1997) VEHICLE STORAGE Towed vehicle storage fees will be charged beginning after 6 hours have elapsed from the time the vehicle arrived at the storage facility. Outside storage, Class A vehicles Inside storage, Class A vehicles All storage, Class B vehicles All storage, Class C vehicles VEHICLE RELEASES Cash and valid credit cards must be accepted as payment for a vehicle release. Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM All other times, when an employee is present at the facility All other times, when an employee must respond Drop charge Drop charges may be charged when a vehicle has been adequately hooked up to a tow truck and the wheels raised off the ground in anticipation of movement. This covers the expense of responding to the tow request and the time spent hooking up. $ 25.00 per day $ 35.00 per day $ 35.00 per day $ 50.00 per day no charge $ 30.00 $ 55.00 $ 55.00 If you have any questions relating to the conduct of a tow operator or the charges levied for a vehicle tow contact the Traffic Sergeant of the San Rafael Police Department at 485-3034. These fees were set during July 1997 and are reviewed yearly by the Police Department and the City Council. Page 2 of 2