Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request to Advertise a Public Hearing to Establish Maximum Towing Rates for Unincorporated Alachua County
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles 352-538-8265
Description:
Request to Advertise a Public Hearing to Establish Maximum Towing Rates for Unincorporated Alachua County
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize staff to advertise the Public Hearing for the next available Commission meeting.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The cost to advertise the Public Hearing will be coved with the County Manager's budget - 001.17.1700.512.49.04.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
Section 125.0103(1)(c), Florida Statutes, requires counties to establish maximum vehicle tow rates for the removal and storage of wrecked or disabled vehicles when the removal is without the consent of the vehicle owner or the authorized driver of vehicle (nonconsensual towing). The rates apply to nonconsensual towing removal and storage of a vehicle (a) from an accident scene or (b) 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 maximum tow rates established. Therefore, staff convened a public meeting with Alachua County tow operators in attendance to discuss a draft ordinance. The attached proposed Ordinance incorporates the input received at the public meeting. Staff additionally reviewed rates of surrounding counties and the City of Gainesville. If adopted the proposed ordinance would set the maximum rates for non-consent towing, but individual towers may establish rates that are lower than the maximum permitted rates. This ordinance also amends the definition of a vehicle and regulations on impoundment to mirror Florida law. A co...
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