STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 15D, "Emergency Vehicles," and Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 15D-57 and 28-4; (1) updating the maximum fee schedule for emergency wrecker services; (2) updating fees for impoundment and vehicle storage; (3) providing a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00; (4) providing a saving clause; (5) providing a severability clause; and (6) providing an effective date - Estimated Annual Net Revenue: General Fund $69,734.00 (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department is seeking to improve efficiencies with Emergency Wrecker services through the Council award of the contract for Auto Pound Management and Towing Services approved by Resolution No. 22-1470 on September 28, 2022. Changes approved through this action will update the maximum fees charged for towing, impoundment, and storage related to emergency wrecker services.
Fee adjustments will include the following:
Fee Description Current Fee Proposed Fee
Impound $20.00 $21.03
Storage fee for vehicles under 25 $20.00/day $21.03/day
Storage fee for vehicles over 25 $35.00/day $36.80/day
Tow fee for Light Duty $139.00 $150.00
Tow fee for Medium Duty $219.00 $300.00
Tow fee for Heavy Duty $509.00 $550.00
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 22, 2022, City Council authorized a public hearing to be held August 10, 2022.
The Public Safety was briefed regarding this matter on June 13, 2022.
On August 10, 2022, City Council held a public hearing to receive comments amending chapter 15D, "Emergency Vehicles" of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 15D-15,15D-16, 15D-17, 15D-21, 15D-22, 15D-50, 15D-52, 15D-53, 15D-55, and 15D-56; (1) providing a definition of di...
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