HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9157 (Police Rotation Towing Schedule)RESOLUTION NO. 9157
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 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 July 1, 1994, the City Council hereby adopts the attached 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
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, JEANNE 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 twentieth day of June, 1994, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Thayer, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JAZ M. LEONC NI, City Clerk
SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE ROTATION TOWING SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 1994)
EXHIBIT A
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 Rotation Towing Services. No
other charges may be levied for a Police Rotation Tow.
A copy of this Fee Schedule must be posted at each location where San Rafael Police Rotation
tows are released to the owner.
Every towed vehicle owner is entitled to an itemized list of all charges levied by the tow
operator for each tow.
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)
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.
BA7.ARDOUS MATERIAL DEBRIS PICKUP
Some debris left at a tow scene as a result of a vehicle collision
may be deemed hazardous material. Pickup, transportation and
disposal costs of hazardous material left at the scene will be
charged accordingly.
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$105.00 per hour
$125.00 per hour
$150.00 per hour
$ 80.00 per hour
$ 10.00 per incident
SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE ROTATION TOWING SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 1994)
Towed vehicle storage will be charged only after 4 hours has
elapsed from the time the vehicle arrived at the storage facility.
Outside storage, Class A vehicles
Inside storage for Class A and all storage for Class B vehicles
EXHIBIT A
$ 25.00 per day
$ 35.00 per day
All storage, Class C vehicles $ 50.00 per day
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 no charge
All other times, when an employee is present at the facility $ 30.00
All other times, when an employee must respond $ 55.00
Drop charge $ 55.00
(Drop charges may be charged when a vehicle has been
safely and completely 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.)
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 on July 1, 1994 and are reviewed yearly by the Police Department and the
City Council.
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