08/22/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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346 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 1983 1. 4700 Block.of Williamburg Court September 5, 1983 11:30 a.m. to 7:30.p.m. Petitioner: Richard Thomas, Community Chairman, 309 Boston Drive 2. 90O Block of North Adams Street from Lincolnway West to California Street September 3, 1983 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Petitioner: C. Jerry Wroblewski„ 906 N. Adams APPROVE REQUEST TO CONDUCT STREET SERVICES Mr. Leszczynski advised'that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the request of Ms. Dora Lottie, 2024 Pershing Street, South Bend, Indiana, presented to the Board on August 15, 1983, and recommends approval based on the sidewalk not being totally blocked. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was approved. APPROVE FEES FOR STORAGE AND TOWING OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, advised the Board that it has been two years since the fees charged for the storage and towing of abandoned vehicles have been reviewed. She is therefore recommending the following increase in fees for the storage and towing of abandoned vehicles: NEW.PROPOSED FEES: $2/day/vehicle for storage $55/vehicle for regular towing $60/vehicle for rollover towing She stated that pursuant to Municipal Code, Chapter 20, Article 3, Section 20-29-g, the Board of Public Works has the authority to review fees and establish fees which.are reasonably necessary for towing and storing abandoned vehicles. She stated that the owner of the abandoned vehicle will then be charged the fee for the towing and storage of the vehicle. For the Board's informa- tion, she provided the current fees which are being charged and which were established in October of 1981. They are as follows: FEES ESTABLISHED IN 1981: $2/day/vehicle for storage $25/vehicle for towing a vehicle $30/vehicle for piggybacking a vehicle She additionally stated that the cost of towing and storing the vehicles has increased during the last two (2) years and the Junk Vehicle Fund is running in a deficit. Currently the. Department of Code Enforcement has a contract with Hurwich Iron Company for the storage and towing of abandoned vehicles. The cost of the storage is $440.00 for 1983 and $25.00 per vehicle for the regular towing of a vehicle and $30.00 per vehicle for rollover towing. In addition, the inspector's time, office staff time and supplies which totals approximately $30/vehicle needs to be included in the cost of towing abandoned vehicles. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation of Ms. Barnard to increase fees for storage and towing of abandoned vehicles as listed above was approved.