Title
To amend Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, pertaining to impounding fees and storage charges.
Explanation
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BACKGROUND:
This ordinance amends Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Codes to increase the fees charged for towing and storage of vehicles. The last increase occurred in 2001. Since that time, numerous costs, associated with the towing and storage of vehicles, have increased. Also, this increase will place the City's rates for towing and storage at the level other jurisdictions in Ohio are charging.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no costs associated with this ordinance. The City will realize additional revenue of approximately $700,000 from the Parking Violations Bureau/Police Impound Lot as a result of the increase in towing and storage charges.
Body
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to regulate tow trucks that contract within the City and tow trucks operated by the Division of Police; and,
WHEREAS, an increase in fees will place the City at the same level other City's in Ohio charge; and
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 wrecker equipment, labor, and storage facilities, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; 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 seventy dollars ($70.00) ninety dollars ($90.00) to the parking violations bureau...
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