RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY -INITIATED TOW
AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, on December 7 , 20 21, City Council approved agreements with seven companies to provide tow and impound services for City-initiated tows; and
WHEREAS, per agreement provisions, the City -Initiated Tow and Storage Schedule is subject to review and revision each year; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting City Council approval to update this rate schedule for 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department recommends amend ing the City -initiated tow and storage rates, based on the most recent California Highway Patrol Southern San Diego Region tow rates; and
WHEREAS, the chart below shows the proposed schedule of all charges and fees that the tow companies will be authorized to collect from consumers for tow and impound services rendered on behalf of the City; and
Chula Vista City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rates
(effective January 1, 2023)
Service Rate
Basic Tow $264.00
Medium Tow $299.00
Heavy Tow $346.00
Mileage None
Dolly Charge None
Labor Rate per hour (if exceeding one hour of service) $65.00 Basic Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $67.00
Medium Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $74.00
Heavy Storage Rate (per 24-hour period) $82.00
Evening Release (after 5:00 pm & Holidays) $65.00
WHEREAS, the tow and storage rate schedule for 20 23 is identical to the Southern San Diego Region tow rates set by the California Highway Patrol (“CHP”), which manages one of the largest government entity -initiated tow program in the state, and its rates are viewed as representative and reliable benchmarks; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to revise the City-initiated tow and storage rates every year, based on the CHP rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it amends the City-initiated tow and storage rate schedule to reflect the rates set forth above, effective January 1, 2023.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Roxana Kennedy Glen R. Googins
Chief of Police City Attorney