§ 31-22. Wrecker service and storage facility rates.

(a)

Established. The rates charged for wrecker services and storage of towed vehicles shall be set by the director (with approval from the city manager), in accordance with rates set by the State of Texas and in addition to comparable rates of the region, and shall be subject to change from time to time as warranted. Wrecker companies must notify the owner(s) or nearest adult relative of the towed vehicle, by telephone, within twenty-four (24) hours and in written form by certified mail within ten (10) days of the time of pickup, advising said person(s) of the storage address of said vehicle and the storage rate, as well as the wrecker company's telephone number.

(b)

Notice of charge to customer. Emergency auto wrecker operators must provide a written copy of authorized rates and charges to the owner or operator of a vehicle that is being towed, unless said vehicle owner or operator is incapacitated for any reason.

(Ord. No. 374-1, § 1, 6-24-91)