Summary
Towing companies are waiting on the annual CPI-based fee increase required by Section 21-84 of the city code, which should have taken effect October 1. The operator asked for a timeline, legal clarification, and possible back-pay for the gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $4.62 more per tow under the 2.2% CPI adjustment, if the city compensates for the delay that cost could add up for towing companies.
Towing companies would benefit from timely fee adjustments; drivers benefit from maintained roadway-clearing services.
Towing companies absorb the shortfall while the adjustment is delayed.
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