Ordinance No: 16-1296 Date: August 17, 2016
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 (MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING) OF THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville has adopted certain ordinances now codified as and for Chapter 81 of the Village Code of Ordinances setting forth and establishing certain regulations regarding the towing of motor vehicles within the Village limits, including the fees permitted to be charged by towing companies participating in the rotation tow program established by said Chapter 81; and
WHEREAS, after Village staff review, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the Village to amend certain sections of the aforesaid Chapter 81 of the Village Code of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 81.10 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES. All those heretofore adopted ordinances of the Village of Romeoville codified as and for Chapter 81.10 of the Village Code of Ordinances are hereby amended to read as hereinafter set forth:
81.10 FEES.
(A) The following schedule of maximum fees shall be in effect for all tows received off the rotation tow list:
Towing Rates (flatbed service mandatory)
Light Duty Vehicle Tow $165.00
Medium Duty Vehicle Tow $180.00
Heavy Duty Vehicle Tow Then-current rates of provider
Medium Duty extended service tow $180/ hour
Heavy duty extended service tow Then-current rates of provider
Up righting $50.00
Winching $50.00 for vehicles within 50 feet of the roadway
$1.00 a foot additional for vehicles beyond 50 feet from the roadway
Lockout Calls $65.00
Gas Delivery $65.00 plus gas
Jump Start (light duty only) $65.00
Tire Change (light duty only) $65.00
Standby:
Light duty tow per half hour after ...
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