(1) Fees for services provided by tow companies pursuant to this article shall be set by resolution of the board of Canyon County commissioners.
(2) Once placed on the rotation, tow companies may not increase their law enforcement rates or fees during the rotation year, except as stated in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) Rates and fees may be reviewed and changed each year during the inspection period. Any proposed changes to rates and fees must be submitted in writing to the Canyon County sheriff by the last day of the inspection period. Approved changes are effective on the first day of the new rotation date. A request for rate and fee changes may be made during the rotation year where the party seeking the modification articulates in writing a substantial change in costs justifying the requested revision.
(4) There shall be no charge for the release of personal property from towed vehicles during normal business hours, except as allowed by Idaho Code section 49-1814.
(5) Tow companies may charge up to the equivalent of one hourly rate for releasing personal property or vehicles after hours.
(6) Fees charged by tow companies are subject to review by the inspection officer. The inspection officer, at his discretion, shall have the authority to reduce the fees charged by tow companies. Tow companies shall be entitled to request a closed hearing with the inspection officer to review any reduction in fees. Appeal of the decision to reduce fees is governed by subsection 03-19-23(6) of this article. (Ord. 15-003, 2-27-2015)