§ 24-167. Maximum immobilization, nonconsent towing and storage rates for providing immobilization or tow services at the request of property owners or the city.

(a)

The city council shall by resolution, establish maximum rates for providing immobilization, recovery, nonconsent towing, removal and storage services in accordance with this article, without the prior consent of the vehicle owner or other authorized person in control of the vehicle. The rates established shall be uniform throughout the city and supersede the rates established by the county, pursuant to F.S. §§ 125.0103 and 166.043. From time to time, the maximum rates established by the city council may be altered, revised, increased or decreased.

(b)

Persons who provide nonconsent towing services within the city limits shall not charge in excess of the maximum allowable rates established by the city council. No person providing services pursuant to this section shall charge any type of fee other than the fees for which the city council has established specific rates.

(c)

In addition to the maximum rates that may be charged by persons providing services pursuant to this section, the city shall charge an administrative fee of $15.00 for each vehicle that is recovered, towed, removed, or stored at the request of the city. Any administrative fee charged and collected on behalf of the city by a person providing services at the city's request is hereby ratified and confirmed. Such fee shall be remitted to the city on a monthly basis.

(Ord. No. 2008-08-144, § 2(16), 2-27-2008)