STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: June 22, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 10, 2022 to receive comments on amending Dallas City Code Chapter 15D; SEC 15D-15 Definitions; Sec 15D-16 Driving Wrecker To A Police Scene Prohibited; Exception; SEC 15D-17 Soliciting Wrecker Business At A Police Scene Prohibited; Presence At Scene As Evidence Of Violation; SEC 15D-21 License Application; Change of Zone; SEC 15D-22 License Qualifications; SEC 15D-50 Emergency Wrecker Service Zones; Wrecker Rotation List; SEC 15D-52 Requirements and Operating Procedures For Emergency Wrecker Service; SEC 15D-53 Rapid Response Program; SEC 15D-55 Notification of Police Department; SEC 15D-56 City-Owned Wreckers - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department is seeking to improve efficiencies with Emergency Wrecker services through the award of a RFCSP for Auto Pound Management and Towing Services. The current city ordinance will require modifications to allow for technological enhancements.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 13, 2022. <http://cityofdallas.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=1b8d039a-4834-4e54-82d5-56840f48ee84.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.