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Towed away
The city opted to own its own impound lot Wednesday. Though, it will only receive cars from police tows. The story has not made it online yet, but essentially any vehicle that is involved in a crime will go to the city impound lot. Vehicles involved in accidents and other “owners-request tows” still go to private impound lots.
Police Chief Neil Ferdelman said the impasse in concession negotiations led to the decision. You can read his remarks here: Ferdelman comments.pdf
Other documents Ferdelman used for support: Here’s a comparison of other towing rates: comparative rates.pdf
Also, here’s the business pro forma that describes how much money the city thinks it can make: proposal.pdf
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By confused tower
August 24, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
Ok so the city has this proposal… yet I do not see the money for the staff of the lot…. if they are going to use current staff what kind of time is it going to take away from their current duties… I understand that the city needs to make money but why do they pick on the towing companies by trying to keep their rates low?? I mean in all reality in 1960 towers were charging $25 for hook up when gas was $.25 a gallon. so why is it that noone believes that the cost to tow a $30,000 or more sometimes vehicle should be performed at such a low rate? I understand that the police chief is attempting to keep costs down but for what reason??? these vehicles are being towed for violations of crimes. I know of police agencies that add an admin fee for impounded vehicles. furthermore he breaks down how much can be recovered by scrapping out a vehicle… but who is going to cut the catalytic converters off? I believe the city needs to review ALL the costs associated with this lot before building this lot as it will be an increased burden on the city finances.