(A) Definitions. As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly otherwise requires:
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE. A financial charge imposed on the registered owner or other legally authorized person or entity of a motor vehicle or vessel to cover the cost of enforcement, including parking enforcement, by the municipality when the vehicle or vessel is towed from public property.
MAXIMUM TOWING RATE. The maximum towing rate(s) established by Broward County from time to time.
TOWING BUSINESS. A business entity that provides towing and/or wrecker services for monetary gain within the city pursuant to a Towing Services Agreement who may impose and collect the administrative charge on behalf of the city and remit such charge to the city after it is collected.
TOWING SERVICES AGREEMENT. An agreement between the City of Pembroke Pines and a towing business that authorizes the towing business to provide services for private vehicles or vessels ordered towed by the city within the limits of the city and during designated periods of time.
(B) Towing services administrative charge. The City Commission hereby authorizes the imposition of an administrative charge upon the registered owner or other legally authorized person or entity in control of a vehicle or vessel when a vehicle or vessel is towed from public property.
(1) The administrative charge shall be equal to 25% of the maximum towing rate.
(2) As directed by the City Manager, or his or her designee, a towing business pursuant to a Towing Services Agreement may impose and collect the administrative charge on behalf of the City of Pembroke Pines and shall remit such fee or charge to the city upon collection but in no event later than five days from the date of collection.
(Ord 1969, passed 6-16-21)