Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Resolution No. 2229.  A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, setting towing and storage fees pursuant to Section 10.25.030(H) of the City Code of the City of San Luis, Arizona, repealing any conflicting provisions and providing for severability.  (Richard Jessup, Chief of Police)

A.R.S. § 9-499.05 allows cities to "regulate the maximum rate and charge for towing, transporting or impounding a motor vehicle from private property without the permission of the owner or operator of the vehicle by any private towing carriers doing business within its boundaries.  A private towing carrier is subject to the maximum rate and charge regulation prescribed by the city or town for all such towing, transporting, or impounding services if the vehicle being towed or transported is towed from private property located within the boundaries of the city or town."

The City Council set towing and storage fees for commercial private towing companies 13½  years ago, in February 2009, at $75.00 for towing and $25.00 per day for impound.

Staff recommends setting the rate in line with local market conditions of $150.00 for towing and $35.00 per twenty-four-hour day.  Resolution No. 2229 will accomplish this.