(A) Substance.
(1) The municipality will obtain a written instrument of contract from the towing business.
(2) Towing contractors and their drivers will drive in conformance with state and federal laws for vehicle operations.
(3) Towing contractors and their drivers shall have no convictions in the past five years for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, attempt to elude a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident or hit and run.
(4) New tow contractor applicants shall have no pending legal matters.
(5) Towing contractors and their drivers agree to respond to all calls from the Connersville Police Department within 15 to 20 minutes of receiving the central dispatch call on a 24-hour per 7-day basis.
(6) Towing contractors and their drivers agree to respond to all calls from the Connersville Police Department for towing, regardless of the type, age, condition or location of the vehicle needing to be towed.
(7) Towing contractors and their drivers agree to release any vehicle, not required to be held by the Connersville Police Department to the repair shop of choice of the owner after payment of police release fees, towing and storage charges have been paid.
(8) Towing contractors and their drivers shall not make any repairs or alterations to a vehicle without first being authorized by the owner of an authorized insurance company or other authorized agent of the vehicle owner.
(9) Towing contractors and their drivers shall not operate in performance of the tow contract while consuming or under the influence of alcohol or drugs unless prescribed by a physician.
(10) Should a tow contractor wish to be removed from rotation a two-weeks written notice to the Police Chief and Mayor is required.
(B) Term.
(1) Any violation of the conditions of this chapter will result in the following:
(a) First offense, a written warning.
(b) Second offense, a suspension.
(c) Third offense, cancellation of the towing contract.
(2) A towing business can request a review hearing before the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(Ord. 4513, passed 9-20-04)