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TOWING FEES (B)
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending and establishing the maximum trespass towing fees in accordance with section 14.5-30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gainesville, Florida; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission: (1) determine whether to increase the maximum towing fees; and (2) adopt the proposed resolution setting rates if changes are approved.
explanation
The City Commission at its meeting on November 19, 2007, directed that a resolution be prepared to set a price increase for towing illegally parked vehicles. Pursuant to Section 14.5-30, of the Code of Ordinances, the City Commission has the sole authority of establishing towing rates. The current maximum trespass towing fees are:
Class 1 through 2 Light-Duty vehicles $ 76.00
Class 3 through 6 Medium Duty vehicles 133.00
Class 7 through 8 Heavy Duty 288.00
The Public Safety Committee is meeting on December 5, 2007 to consider the request for a rate increase and will make a recommendation to the full commission after staff input.