2015.03.23 Council Agenda Item 05
Summary
Introduction of an amendment to the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 17-82.1 Wreckers and vehicle towing, in order to move the maximum rates for services to a fee schedule.
A public comment period will not be included with this item.
ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Description
The maximum rates of towing services that wreckers can charge in the Town of Falmouth is controlled by language in the Code of Ordinances. This means that any change to these rates requires an ordinance amendment by the Council. The proposed amendment, requested by staff, would move these fees to a fee schedule, which could be changed by order of the Council, avoiding the more lengthy ordinance amendment process. This is in keeping with how the Town governs most other fees.
Attached are a letter of introduction, the proposed ordinance language, a proposed fee schedule, and a memo from the Police Chief, explaining the need for an increase to the wrecker fees.
