HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-270RESOLUTION NO. 2020-270
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW
AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2019, City Council approved the tow and storage rates for
2020; and WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting Council approval to update this rate
schedule for 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department recommends to amend the City initiated tow and
storage rates, based on the most recent California Highway Patrol Southern San Diego Region
tow rates; and
WHEREAS, the chart below shows the proposed schedule of all charges and fees that
the tow companies will be authorized to collect from consumers for tow and impound services
rendered on behalf of the City; and
Chula Vista City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rates (effective January 1, 2021)
Service Rate
Basic Tow $227.00
Medium Tow $261.00
Heavy Tow $300.00
Mileage None
Dolly Charge None
Labor Rate per hour (if exceeding one hour of service) $65.00
Basic Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $61.00
Medium Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $66.00
Heavy Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $75.00
Evening Release (after 5:00 pm & Holidays) $65.00
WHEREAS, the tow and storage rate schedule for 2021 is identical to the California
Highway Patrol Southern San Diego Region tow rates. The CHP manages one of the largest
government entity-initiated tow program in the state, and its rates are viewed as representative
and reliable benchmarks; and
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WHEREAS, the City intends to revise the City-initiated tow and storage rates every year
using the same methodology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it amends the City-initiated tow and storage rate schedule.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Roxana Kennedy Glen R. Googins
Chief of Police City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 3rd day of December 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-270 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of December 2020.
Executed this 3rd day of December 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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