REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2018
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
THROUGH: ANDREW HALL, Deputy Chief
Police Department
BY: RICHARD TUCKER, Lieutenant
Traffic Safety and Support Services Section
SUBJECT
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HEARING regarding the authorization of Non-Exclusive Franchise Tow Agreements with 29 local tow operators.
1. ***Authorize the Chief of Police to execute three-year Non-Exclusive Franchise Tow Agreements with 29 local tow operators. (Subject to Mayor's veto)
2. ***BILL NO. B-17- (Intro. 4/5/18) (For adoption) - Amendment to Article 17, Chapter 9, Section 9 1707 of the Fresno Municipal Code to change the minimum number of tow operators authorized to tow and store vehicles impounded by the Fresno Police Department from 30 to 20. (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council authorize the Chief of Police to execute a three year Non-Exclusive Franchise Tow Agreement with 29 local tow operators for the towing and storage of vehicles impounded by the Fresno Police Department. The proposed franchises were introduced in a resolution of intention passed by the Council on April 5, 2018, and published in the Business Journal on April 6, 2018, as required by the City Charter. The tow operators are currently working under a temporary extension of a previous franchise agreement. It is also recommended that the Council amend Article 17, Chapter 9, Section 9-1707 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) as it relates to tow trucks, which was introduced at the April 5, 2018, Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Non-Exclusive Franchise Tow Agreement (the "Agreement") with the tow operators will replace the existing Agreement which expired on December 28, 2017. The Agreement contains subtle changes, including modification of the provision related to additional terms and conditions. This Agreement will allow for two, one-year extensions, if both the City and the Tow Truck Companies conse...
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