(a) All costs incident to towing and storage shall be paid by the owner or person in charge of possession of the towed and stored vehicle to the owner of the wrecker company, and a receipt for payment shall be issued to such person. The town shall assume no liability or responsibility for any vehicle removed from an owner’s premises without the town’s authority or the collection of the established fee. It is the responsibility of any applicant under agreement with the town that it notify the Police Department prior to removing a vehicle not authorized by the Police Department from private property.
(b) Each applicant will agree to the standard as may be prescribed by the Board of Aldermen.
(c) The Chief of Police shall be required to furnish to the Board of Aldermen an update of the rate schedule on a semiannual basis.
(d) The rates shall be recommended by a study committee comprised of the Chief of Police, his or her designee and three towing firm owners, who will be selected by the general body of those towing firms who are members of the town rotation system. The rates shall be based upon current standard insurance company rates, plus additional fees for towing under exceptional circumstances and conditions.
(Ord. passed 6-5-1991)