The Legislation and Codes Committee examined a proposed ordinance on June 25 to amend Chapter 109, part 2 of the Yonkers code to change maximum storage and administrative fee caps for towed vehicles.

The ordinance as drafted lowers the proposed daily storage charge cap from $95 to $75 and lowers the maximum administrative fee for retrieval and certified‑mail notices from $125 to $100, according to the deputy director presenting the item. The administration told the committee it had no objections to the proposed changes.

Nut graf: The ordinance responds to requests from tow operators for updated fee ceilings while committee members stressed the need to balance business costs with the financial burden on residents who may face multiple days of storage and towing expenses.

Council members said they recognized tow businesses’ costs but expressed concern about affordability for residents, especially in busier downtown neighborhoods that generate frequent tickets and tows. One committee member noted that, based on current fee schedules and typical circumstances (a one‑day storage and a winch tow when keys are not available), companies told the committee the average bill can be roughly $370; presenters characterized the proposed sections as setting a legal ceiling and said tow companies can charge less if they choose.

The committee voted to send the item out of committee for the full council agenda that evening.

Ending: The committee advanced the proposed ordinance to the full council for consideration.