SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Creating Section 18-8, Entitled Nonconsensual Towing and a Resolution Establishing Maximum Rates for Nonconsensual Towing Services and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels
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Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Section 125.0103(1)(c), Florida Statutes, requires counties to establish maximum rates to be charged for the towing of vehicles from public or private property, removal and storage of wrecked or disabled vehicles from an accident scene or for the removal and storage of vehicles, in the event the owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable, leaves the procurement of wrecker service to the law enforcement officer at the scene, or otherwise does not consent to the removal of the vehicle.
It was brought to Marion County's attention that we do not have an ordinance pertaining to nonconsensual towing, and as a result, citizens who need the services are being charged rates from Alachua County. The proposed ordinance will establish a new section in the Marion County Code for nonconsensual towing. The maximum rates will be established by resolution, which will also be considered during the public hearing.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to Approve an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Creating Section 18-8, Entitled Nonconsensual Towing and Approve the Resolution Establishing the Maximum Rates for Nonconsensual Towing Services and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels.
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