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Port Richey council approves auction of impounded vehicles after debate over storage costs and collections
Summary
The City Council approved selling surplus impounded vehicles at auction and directed staff to produce a detailed cost-and-recovery report and explore collection options for unpaid storage and tow fees.
The Port Richey City Council voted to authorize the sale of surplus impounded vehicles at auction after a lengthy discussion about storage costs, tow fees and whether the city should pursue unpaid charges.
City Manager Andrew Butterfield summarized current practice, saying the city stores vehicles on its own impound lot and sends unsold vehicles to auction after a required retention period. He noted the city does not typically forward unpaid storage fees to collection agencies but agreed staff should provide a full…
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