§ 19-34. Maximum immobilization, nonconsent towing and storage rates for providing immobilization or tow services at the request of property owners or police agencies.

(a)

The Council shall by resolution, establish maximum rates for providing immobilization, recovery, nonconsent towing, removal and storage services at the request of a police agency, or a property owner or authorized representative, without the prior consent of the vehicle owner or other authorized person in control of the vehicle. From time to time, the maximum rates established by the Council may be altered, revised, increased or decreased by resolution of the Council and shall be kept on file in the office of the Village Clerk.

(b)

Persons who provide nonconsent towing services shall not charge in excess of the maximum allowable rates established by the Council. No person providing services pursuant to this section shall charge any type of fee other than the fee for which the Council has established specific rates.

(c)

In addition to the maximum rates that may be charged by persons providing services pursuant to this section, the Village shall charge an administrative fee of $40.00 for each vehicle that is recovered, towed, removed, or stored at the request of the Police Department. Any administrative fee charged and collected on behalf of the Village by a person providing services at the Village's request is hereby ratified and confirmed.

(Ord. No. 542, § 3, 7-27-2010)