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Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing And Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles," by reducing the amount towing companies can charge owners of recovered stolen or illegally used vehicles.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
October 8, 2009
Sponsors
CCCouncilmember Clarke

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HERBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing,” is amended to read as follows:

§ 9-605. Towing.

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(15) Towing Stolen Vehicles. No more than $15 shall be charged to the owner of any vehicle to cover the City's administrative costs related to towing, storage and recovery when the vehicle has been reported stolen to the Police Department or illegally used by a person other than the owner of the vehicle, without his authorization, express or implied.

(16) No more than one hundred and five dollars ($105) shall be charged to the owner of any vehicle to cover the costs related to towing and recovery when the vehicle has been reported stolen to the Police Department or illegally used by a person other than the owner of the vehicle, without his authorization, express or implied. This amount is inclusive of the City's $15 administrative cost.

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SECTION 2. Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing And Immobilizing Of Parked Or Abandoned Vehicles,” is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES.

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§ 12-2406.1. Fees and Charges.

(1) Fees shall be assessed to cover the costs of immobilization and/or impoundment of any vehicle or combinations immobilized or impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or other provisions of law:

(a) A one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollar boot fee and/or a one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations under 11,000 pounds; and

(b) A one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollar boot fee and/or a two hundred and twenty-five ($225.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations at or over 11,000 pounds up to 17,000 pounds; and

(c) A one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollar boot fee and/or a three hundred and thirty-five ($335.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations at or over 17,000 pounds.

(2) Storage charges for the storage of any vehicle or combination impounded under the provisions of the Chapter or other provisions of law shall be calculated:

(a) At the rate of eighteen ($18.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for the first five (5) days of impoundment, and eighteen ($18.00) dollars for each twenty-four (24) hour period or fraction thereof thereafter for vehicles under 11,000 pounds; and

(b) At the rate of thirty ($30.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for vehicles at or over 11,000 pounds up to 17,000 pounds; and

(c) At the rate of sixty ($60.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for vehicles at or over 17,000 pounds.

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(6) No more than one hundred and five dollars ($105) shall be charged to the owner of any vehicle to cover the costs related to towing and recovery when the vehicle has been reported stolen to the Police Department or illegally used by a person other than the owner of the vehicle, without his authorization, express or implied. This amount is inclusive of the City's $15 administrative cost.

(7) No towing company may charge more than eighteen ($18) dollars per day for storage of a vehicle that has been reported stolen by its owner to the Police Department, or illegally used by another person other than the owner of the vehicle, without his authorization, express or implied, up to a maximum of one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars in total storage charges.

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    SIGNED

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    PASSED

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    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Bill GreenYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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  5. 4 procedural actionsCommittee on Streets and Services
    ProceduralCommittee on Streets and Services

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  6. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmemer Clarke that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

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