Secs. 19-428—19-430. - Reserved.
The rates hereinafter described are to be utilized by towing companies for non-consent tows originating within the corporate limits of the city pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 96242, 1(Attach. I), 8-22-02)
(a)
No towing fees may be charged other than those fees listed in this subsection, including charges for dollies, special equipment, or mileage.
(b)
The maximum fee a licensee may charge for towing under this article shall be:
(1)
Eight-five dollars ($85.00) for vehicles not longer than twenty (20) feet or wider than seven (7) feet.
(2)
One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for vehicles longer than twenty (20) feet, but does not exceed forty (40) feet or is not longer than twenty (20) feet, but is wider than seven (7) feet.
(3)
Three hundred dollars ($300.00) for any vehicle or combination vehicle longer than forty (40) feet long, regardless of width.
(c)
If the owner or operator of a vehicle which is parked in violation of this Code or state law arrives before the vehicle is removed from the property, a towing company may agree to release the vehicle at the scene for a fee not to exceed the maximum fee for a non-consent tow.
(d)
In no way is subsection (a) above to be construed to mean that a towing company may not charge less than the fees stated. These fees are the maximum that can be charged for any towing of a vehicle in accordance with this article.
(Ord. No. 96242, 1(Attach. I), 8-22-02)