§ 55-2-83. Towing fees.  


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  • (a)

    No person performing police authorized towing or storage service on such wrecked or vehicle shall charge fees in excess of the rates set by resolution of City Council. Such towing fee may consist of a flat rate hook-up fee plus an additional charge for each mile a vehicle is towed beyond one mile. Storage fees may be set on a per diem basis. The City Council may establish, by resolution, maximum fees for dolly tows, standard rates for police authorized towing to the City auto pound(s) in lieu of the normal rates, excess time spent at the scene of a tow, separate fees for accident and non-accident tows to the curb or nearest side street, "dry runs" when the tower appears at the request of the police but does not perform an otherwise compensable towing task through no fault of the tower, and other necessary services.

    (b)

    Towing rate charges authorized by City Council resolution shall become effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year or as near thereto as the City Council finds practicable.

(Ord. No. 09-14, § 1, 5-19-14)