Explanation:
This ordinance amends Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Codes to increase the fees charged for towing and storage of vehicles. Vehicle towing and storage fees were last increased by ordinance 1544-2004, which passed Council in November 2004, and became effective in 2005. Since that time, numerous costs associated with the towing and storage of vehicles have increased such as fuel, maintenance of vehicles, and personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance amends Columbus City Code to increase the fees for towing and storage of vehicles. Therefore, there are no costs associated with this ordinance. The City collects approximately $3.3 million per year in revenue from the towing and storage of vehicles. It is projected that the City will realize additional revenue of between $700,000 to $900,000 per year as a result of the increase in towing and storage charges.
Title
To amend the Columbus City Codes, 1959, pertaining to impounding fees and storage charges.
Body
WHEREAS, an increase in fees charged and collected by the Parking Violations Bureau and private towing companies is necessary due to increased operational costs of fuel, wrecker maintenance and replacement, labor, and storage facilities, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to increase towing and vehicle storage fees; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That existing Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
2107.06 Impounding fee and storage charge--Exceptions.
(a) No vehicle impounded under the provisions of this chapter, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) hereof, shall be removed from such vehicle pound except upon the payment by the owner, chauffeur, driver or other person in charge of such vehicle, of a service charge of ninety-five dollars ($95.00) one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) to the parking violations bureau of th...
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