Agenda Item Name:
Title
Public Hearing to Establish Maximum Towing Rates for Unincorporated Alachua County
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles 352-538-8265
Description:
Public Hearing to Establish Maximum Towing Rates for Unincorporated Alachua County
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance and presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.
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Prior Board Motions:
Mar. 14, 2023 - Request to Advertise a Public Hearing to Establish Maximum Towing Rates for Unincorporated Alachua County
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
After the adoption of the Ordinance, the fee scheduled will be updated to reflect rates.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
Florida Statutes requires counties to establish maximum vehicle tow rates for removal and storage of wrecked or disabled vehicles from an accident scene or for the removal and storage of vehicles, in the event the owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable, leaves the procurement of wrecker service to the law enforcement officer at the scene, or otherwise does not consent to the removal of the vehicle.
Currently, Alachua County does not have the required Ordinance. Therefore, staff convened a public meeting with Alachua County tow operators to review a DRAFT ordinance. The attached Ordinance incorporates their changes and input. A public hearing is required to adopt the Ordinance.