Amending Chapter 4 Entitled Licenses Add Section 4-20.5 Vehicle Removal Service

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(g) Regulations. Any vehicle removal service removing unauthorized vehicles from private property shall: (1) File with the Board of Public Works a detailed schedule of fees charged incident to the removal and storage of vehicles, as provided herein; (2) Post a copy of the schedule of fees on file with the Board of Public Works in a prominent place at the business location where vehicles are released from storage; ( 3) Carry at all times in each tow truck or other vehicle used in the conduct of any vehcile removal service, a copy of the schedule of fees in effect and on file with the Board of Public Works and, upon his or her request, make the same available to any vehicle owner, driver, or law enforcement officer involved in the removal or any actions preliminary or incidental to the removal of any vehicle by the vehicle removal service. (4) At the time of payment for any service(s) rendered by the vehicle removal service, issue a receipt to all individuals charged for any such service(s) , said receipt to indicate the date and time service(s) rendered, the exact service(s) rendered, the payment received therefor, the method of payment, and to be signed by the person issuing the receipt. ( 5) Prior to removing a vehicle from private property report the fact of removal together with the license number, make, year and place of impoundment to the South Bend Police Department, which agency shall maintain a log of such reports. The reporting requirement in this subsection is satisfied by an immediate telephone call to the Police Department Radio Room. In addition, for each vehicle not claimed within twenty-four hours ( 24) of the time it is towed, the vehicle removal service shall submit to the Police. Department a completed Notification Form, copies of the same to be provided to the vehicle removal service by the Office of the Controller upon the issuance of any license hereunder. (6) Release such vehicle to the owner, upon the presentation of proof of ownership, or to the authorized designee of the vehicle owner upon the presentation of proof of such authorization, and upon the payment of the costs of towing, storage or other services rendered during the course of towing, removing, impounding or storing any such motor vehicle, as calculated pursuant to the current schedule of rates in effect and filed with the Board of Public Works: Provided, That every vehicle removal service providing service pursuant to this section shall post a true copy of this section in a conspicuous place upon its business premises. (7) Maintain copies of all Notification Forms completed under subsection (g) ( 5) herein for a period of not less than sixty ( 60) days. Copies of the same shall be made available to the Police Department or Office of the Controller upon request. (8) Charge only those charges indicated on the schedule of fees filed with the Board of Public Works for the particular services rendered. ( 01 P i 1 A mi {-h 1-he RnnrA ,- F Unhl i r. WesrYe.