749.05 TOWING FEES.
   (a)   A licensed towing firm or tow truck operator shall charge no more than the following schedule of rates for services performed under this chapter.
(1)
Towing of passenger vehicles, small trucks
or vans
 
$45.00
Unhook linkage when keys unavailable,
additional

10.00
(2)
Extensive cleanup at accident scene
(additional)

20.00
Use of dollys (additional)
25.00
(3)
Stuck vehicle, removed no towing
25.00 minimum
(4)
Heavy towing, large vehicles or trucks, use
of heavy equipment
85.00 per hour
(5)
Regular tow, large vehicles, trucks
45.00
Pull axle; additional
12.00
(6)
Stuck large vehicle or truck requiring lifting
85.00 per hour
(7)
Miscellaneous
Standard motorist tow   
25.00
Standard motorist flat
15.00
Standard motorist start
15.00
(8)
Storage
8.00 per 24/
hour period
   (b)   For any service not covered in this schedule, the licensee shall charge not more than the regularly established rate for such service.
   (c)   Council shall review and modify, if appropriate, the fee structure every four years.
   (d)   A towing firm shall not charge more than one-half of the standard towing charge for any call which is canceled prior to any hook-up.
   (e)   Towing firms shall not charge for storage for any period in excess of thirty days; unless written authorization is received from the Traffic Division extending the chargeable storage period and the Director of Public Service and Safety shall be notified within three working days in writing.
(Ord. 10550/93. Passed 8-2-93.)