307.16 DUTIES OF CLASS A LICENSE.

   (a)   A Class A performing third-party tows or repossessions shall:

      (1)    Maintain records for seven years of all vehicles towed showing make, model, year and license plate number and identification number of the vehicle; the date, time and location where the vehicle was towed from and the ultimate destination where vehicle is stored and the person ordering the tow.

      (2)    Immediately report the tow to the Communications Center, Police Division, providing the information maintained in subsection (a) (1) hereof.

      (3)   Conspicuously display the rate or rates for towing and storage of vehicles.

      (4)    Tow vehicle directly to an inspected and approved premises operated and maintained by licensee performing the tow within the City.

      (5)   Not perform any repairs to towed vehicle without express written consent of registered owner.

      (6)    Allow registered owner reasonable opportunity to inspect vehicle prior to payment of storage and towing fees.

      (7)    Assume full and complete responsibility for the towed vehicle and for personal property in the vehicle. Towing companies shall provide for the safety of vehicles towed and stored on their premises.

      (8)    Have available at both primary and secondary lots, where autos are stored, an authorized employee to receive payment and release towed vehicle during required hours of operation.

      (9)    Fees for third-party tows shall not exceed the fees listed in Section 307.12.

      (10)    Allow registered owner(s) to retrieve personal property from the stored vehicle during stated hours of operation. If vehicle is a police tow, registered owner must present a signed release prior to releasing any property. Property must be released with or without any payments made for the tow.

   (b)    Class A licensee junking autos shall:

      (1)    Maintain records for two years of all vehicles towed showing make, model, year, license plate number and identification number of the vehicle; the date, time and location where the vehicle was towed from, the ultimate destination where the vehicle is stored, and the date released.

      (2)    Immediately report the tow to the Police Division, Communications Center, providing the information maintained in subsection (b)(1) hereof.

         (Ord. 087-2020. Passed 5-4-20.)