CC - Item 2A - 2005-18 Service Charge for Release of Stored/Impounded Vehicles•
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 16, 2005
is
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 2005-18 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING
A SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF STORED OR IMPOUNDED
VEHICLES
In August 1995, the Rosemead City Council adopted Resolution 95-39 establishing a service
charge for the release of stored and impounded vehicles. This fee was based upon the city's cost
of a 56 hour traffic car in 1995.
Since the implementation of this recovery fee nearly 9 years ago there has been no increase in
the fee even though the City has experienced a yearly increase in law enforcement costs. In 1995
the 1.5 hour procedure cost $117.98. In fiscal year 2004/2005 the cost will be $200.35. This
represents an increase of 70%.
Lieutenant Wallace is recommending that the fee be increased from $65.00 to $100.00. This
increase is consistent with fees charged by the surrounding cities of El Monte, Baldwin Park,
West Covina and Monterey Park.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that after the Public Hearing is closed, the Rosemead City Council adopt
Resolution 2005-18 increasing the fee for release of stored or impounded vehicles from $65.00
to $100.00.
COUNCItt.
JUN 2 v 2005
ITEM IN-). -Z. A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A SERVICE CHARGE
FOR RELEASE OF STORED OR IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department impounds and stores
vehicles within the City of Rosemead; and
WHEREAS, all related costs for impound storage, and release of said vehicles are paid
by the City of Rosemead under contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, $100.00 has been determined to be the reasonable cost associated with
impounding and storing vehicles in the City of Rosemead, and does not exceed the estimated
cost for providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the costs would be imposed for impounding and storing of vehicles that
are abandoned, on the street with expired registration of more than one year, creating a safety
hazard, blocking driveways and streets, having more than five outstanding parking tickets, being
operated by an unlicensed driver or a driver with a suspended license, and when the driver is
arrested and there is no safe or legal way to park the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the neglected or illegal operation of the vehicle by the driver or registered
owner results in impounding or storing; and
WHEREAS, no fees shall be charged for recovered stolen vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of California authorize cities to adopt and implement
rates, fees, and/or charges for municipal services, provided that such rates, fees, and/or charges
do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead desires to recover such reasonable costs associated
with impounding and storing vehicles resulting from hazardous, illegal, or negligent actions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of The City of Rosemead resolves as follows:
Section 1. That The City of Rosemead direct its administrative staff to coordinate with
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department administrative staff, Temple Station, to implement a
$100.00 service charge for the release of stored or impounded vehicles.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28 h day of June, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK