Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Revision of Ordinances Related to Wrecker Services Utilized by the McKinney Police Department and Approving Associated Rate Changes for Non-Consent Towing.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe & Secure Community
(6D: Continually Increase Operational Efficiency in Public Safety Departments)
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Greg Conley, Chief of Police
Randy Roland, Assistant Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Updates to the Wrecker Services Ordinance
• Consider and set new rates for Non-Consent Towing occurring within the City of McKinney.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Sec 114 of the city ordinances specifies how the McKinney Police Departments administers and uses private towing companies for non-consent tow in the City of McKinney.
• Council sets the rate that authorized towing companies can charge a vehicle owner for non-consent tows performed by the McKinney Police Department.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This ordinance has not been updated since 2008. Several position titles have been changed, and certain requirements for the towing companies are no longer needed.
• The current non-consent tow rates were last addressed in 2008. Market conditions for the tow company owners have changed and they are requesting an increase in the non-consent tow rates they are allowed to charge vehicle owners.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• No impact for the City of McKinney as we are not responsible for the costs of non-consent tows
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: