Resolution 2010-144
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2008-47, AS AMENDED, SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2009-271 ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM
FEES FOR NON-CONSENT LAW ENFORCEMENT TOWING,
PRIVATE PROPERTY TOWING, THE USE OF IMMOBILIZING
DEVICES, AND THE STORAGE OF VEHICLESNESSELS AND
RELATED FEES.
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2010, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County amended Ordinance number 2008-47, as amended, and incorporated additional
provisions therein addressing the immobilization of vehicles by immobilization devices,
commonly referred to as a "boot," on private property; and
WHEREAS, the Board directed and established that the maximum fee and rate that
can be charged for the immobilization of vehicles be established by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Board, pursuant to Ordinance 2008-47, as amended, is empowered
to establish, adjust or make future changes to the maximum rate for the towing,
immobilization and storage of vehicles/vessels, as authorized by Section Four (4) of that
Ordinance, by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered, reviewed and approves of the maximum fee
rate structure pertaining to the towing, immobilization and storage of vehicles/vessels
herein and finds those rates to be fair and appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. All terms contained herein shall be as previously defined in Ordinance number
2008-47, as amended.
2. The maximum rate chargeable for private property impound tows shall be as
follows:
Private Property Impound Tow
Rate
Class A Tow
$125.00 Flat Rate
Class B Tow
$195.00 Flat Rate
Class C Tows
$277.00 Flat Rate
Class D Tows
$390.00 Flat Rate
*Rate ifreleased on scene
One Half (1/2) of posted rate
for specific towing service.
3. The maximum rate chargeable for law enforcement directed tows shall be as
follows:
Law Enforcement Directed Tow
Rate
Class A Tow
$150.00 Flat Rate
Class B Tow
$222.00 Flat Rate
Class C Tows
$333.00 Flat Rate
Class D Tows
$477.00 Flat Rate
Per mile fee for Law Enforcement Directed Tow Only
Class A. Tow
$6.50 per mile
Class B Tow
$7.75 per mile
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Class C Tows (and higher) $9.00 per mile
The mileage charge for all Law Enforcement Directed Tows is based upon the distance
from the location of the tow truck company to the scene and back.
4. The maximum rate chargeable for daily outdoor and indoor storage rates shall be as
follows:
Daily Outdoor Storage
Personal Vehicles*
Rate
Class B Towed Vehicles and Higher
$40.00
$75.00
Daily Indoor Storage
Rate
Personal Vehicles*
$50.00
$100.00
Class B Towed Vehicles and Higher
*Includes motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, etc.
Storage charges shall begin six (6) hours after arrival at the towing company location and
will accrue in twenty-four (24) hour intervals starting each day thereafter from the time of
original arrival to the storage location (e.g., car towed in for storage at 6:00 p.m., between
6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. no storage charge applies, at 12:01 a.m. charges for day one
storage begins, the next day at 6:01 p.m. the second day of storage begins), as also set forth
in Section Four of the ordinance.
5. Except as otherwise provided in Ordinance number 2008-47, as amended, the
maximum rate chargeable for releasing an immobilized vehicle on private property
shall be as follows:
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One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each immobilization properly conducted in
accordance with the Ordinance. Immobilizing companies shall accept payment from
vehicle/vessel's owners in the form of cash, bank debit cards and major credit cards.
6. Except as otherwise provided in the Ordinance, the maximum rate chargeable for
late hour gate fees shall be as follows:
Monday - Friday Late Hour Gate Fee Rate
If an owner or authorized agent seeks to recover a towed/impounded vehicle/vessel or
property within such vehicle/vessel during the weekdays of Monday through Friday
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., the following late hour gate fee shall apply:
$65.00.
Saturday - Sunday Late Hour Gate Fee Rate
If an owner or authorized agent seeks to recovers a towed/impounded vehicle/vessel or
property within such vehicle/vessel after 6:00 p.m. Friday through 8:00 a.m. Monday the
following late hour gate fee shall apply: $65.00.
7. The maximum rate chargeable as an Administrative Lien Fee shall be as follows:
An administrative lien fee shall only be charged after the vehicle has been in the storage
facility for at least five (5) calendar days and after all other requirements as provided in
Ordinance number 2008-47, as amended, have been met. The maximum rate chargeable as
an administrative lien fee shall be the sum of $100.00, plus recovery of the costs and fees
imposed by the State of Florida for obtaining ownership information.
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8. Extra Time at Scene Charge: The first one half (1/2) hour of service is to be
included in the initial cost of providing towing services. After the first one half (1 /2) hour,
an additional charge in the amount of 25% of the applicable towing rate shall be charged in
fifteen (15) minute intervals.
9. Underwater Recovery Fee: An underwater recovery fee of $100.00 plus actual
costs may be charged when performed by a certified/professional diver when supported by
written documentation approved by the investigating law enforcement officer.
10. Hazardous Material Clean-up and Disposal Fee: The prevailing rate for cleaning
up and disposing of hazardous materials when mandated or required through State or Local
laws will be permitted upon written approval by the investigating law enforcement officer.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, this 27th day of July, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ~..L w. ~
FRED W. COYLE, CHA ..!AN
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Scott R. Teach C
Deputy County Attorney
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