Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes an amendment to the Columbus City Code Chapter 2107, Section 2107.06 pertaining to vehicles that are towed and stored at the City of Columbus Impound Lot. After reviewing the existing fee structure and expenses associated with the towing and storage of vehicles, the Division of Police is requesting an amendment to the Columbus City Code to include an administrative processing fee of $30.00 to the owner or lien holder of a towed vehicle prior to releasing the vehicle. This fee will not apply to vehicles that are stolen and recovered or vehicles that are held for various reasons by the Division of Police. The Division of Police requests this amendment in order to reflect costs associated with these services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Towing and storage fees generated approximately $3,379,874 in revenue in 2013 and $2,965,387.00 so far in 2014. This amendment will generate approximately $500,000.00 annually in additional revenue to the general fund.
Title
To amend Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Code in order to include an administrative processing fee for the towing and storage of vehicles.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance is to amend Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Code to add an administrative processing fee to the owner or lien holder of a vehicle towed and stored at the Columbus Division of Police Impound Lot; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will not apply to vehicles that are stolen and recovered by the Division of Police or vehicles that are held for various reasons by the Division; and
WHEREAS, this amendment is introduced after reviewing the fee structure and expenses incurred in the towing and storage of vehicles by the Division of Police; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Section 2107.06 of the Columbus City Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
2107.06 Impounding fee and storage charge-Exceptions.
(a) No vehicle impounded under ...
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