STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 10, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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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 dispatcher; (2) clarifying language concerning emergency wrecker service; (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 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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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)
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.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City. Ordinance enforcement of penalty up to $1,000,00 may generate additional revenues to the City.