HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2004 2227 2004 0721RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -2227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR TOWING OF VEHICLES
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -2014
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2002 -2014 established an
administrative fee for City police services attendant to the
impounding of vehicles pursuant to Section 22850.5 of the
California Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, the amount of that administrative fee has not been
increased to reflect rising costs associated with vehicle
impounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark also incurs costs associated
with the removal and storage of vehicles illegally parked within
the City of Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City establish fees for
City police services which are not of benefit nor the
responsibility of the public at large; and
WHEREAS the City's costs associated with the towing of a
vehicle in either a traffic stop /impound situation, or illegally
parked vehicle situation ( "storage ") should not be borne by the
general public, but by the owner of said vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the County of Ventura Sheriff's office, with whom
the City contracts for police services, has indicated that the
City's administrative costs associated with impound and vehicle
storage situations is or exceeds one hundred ten dollars
($110.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council determines that adoption of
the fees set forth herein is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
21080(b) (8) thereof and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273A in
that these fees are for the purpose of meeting operating
expenses including employee wage rates and fringe benefits and
purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment and materials, and
will only partially reimburse the City of Moorpark for the cost
of providing such services.
Resolution No. 2004 -2227
Page 2
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2002 -2014 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the fee
schedule attached as Exhibit "A" - Police Service Fees. Such
fees apply to vehicle tows, whether for impound or storage
purposes, as described herein.
SECTION 4. All police "Towing Fees" and charges shall be
reviewed and updated annually by the department as part of the
budget process to ensure that they are current and are related
to actual cost.
SECTION 5. All persons subject to any of the fees
established herein shall be processed consistent with those
applicable policies set forth by the County of Ventura Sheriff
Department, acting as contractor to the City for Police
Services.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City C
Exhibit A: Administrative Police Fees for Towing
Resolution No. 2004 -2227
Page 3
Exhibit "A"
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICE FEES FOR TOWING
A. Administrative Fee
A fee of $110.00 will be assessed for each person who owns
a vehicle which is towed for impound or storage purposes,
pursuant to this resolution.
B. Penalty for Late Payment
A penalty fee in the amount of ten percent (100) shall be
added each month to any fee imposed in the event the fee is not
paid within thirty (30) days after the billing date.
Resolution No. 2004 -2227
Page 4
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA )
CITY OF MOORPARK )
ss.
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004 -2227 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held
on the 21st day of July, 2004, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper,
Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Millhouse
ABSTAIN: None
Mikos, Parvin and Mayor
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this
28th day of July, 2004.
Deborah S. Traffenste , City Clerk
(seal)