Title
Amendments to Towing or Immobilizing Vehicles on Private Property Ordinance Chapter 14.5 Article III (NB)
This item requests authorization for the City Attorney to draft an ordinance revision adding new amendments to the ordinance.
Explanation
The amendments will clarify Division 1(towing of vehicles on private property) and Division 2 (immobilization of vehicles on private property) in an effort to eliminate the multiple interpretations of the current document; simplifying the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact to the City Of Gainesville.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Sections 14.5-25 Definitions, 14.5-27 tow operator permit and trespass tow service permit; violations (c), 14.5-30 Authorized fees and charges (b), 14.5-41 Permit required; prerequisites to immobilization on private property and responsibilities of immobilization service; exceptions (d), 14.5-42 Operator permits; application requirements; violations (a), 14.5-43 Immobilization; criteria and requirements for immobilizing vehicles; release of vehicle; maximum fee (d).