CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the first reading of the ordinance repealing and replacing Title 11 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 5 (Motor Vehicle Tows) of the Naperville Municipal Code regarding motor vehicle tows
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jason Arres, Interim Police Chief and Kristen Foley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Naperville Police Department (NPD) utilizes a list of approved companies to assist with the towing of vehicles after accidents, those associated with arrests, and due to violations of traffic laws. To be on the approved list, companies must meet the licensing requirements set forth in the Municipal Code regarding conduct and the maximum fee amount.
The ordinance is being repealed/replaced for the following reasons:
1. changes in state law necessitated reciprocal changes in the Municipal Code
2. tow companies requested changes, including an increase in the fees they can charge
3. NPD staff requested changes to clarify certain issues that have arisen over the years, including complaints from citizens
Due to the amount of changes, the ordinance is being repealed and replaced in lieu of a text amendment.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed changes will improve clarity between the City and the tow companies will also provide citizens a better understanding of the rules, regulations, and fee structure.
The table below depicts the proposed changes.
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Section
Description of the Change|1010|11-5A-1
Address tow recoveries from extreme situations, i.e..vehicles in lakes, rivers, ponds, pools, etc. These charges will be evaluated on a case by case basis.|1010|11-5A-1
Update Winching definition.|1010|11-5A-2
Update the maximum number of tow licenses changed from 13 to 11.|1010|11-5A-2
Statutory updates regarding fingerprint submission and permissible tow drivers.|1010|11-5A-3
Update regarding inspecting tow equipment, the physical loc...
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