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Council repeals $35 municipal services fee for private tows, citing police recommendation
Summary
Greenfield voted to repeal a $35 municipal services fee requiring private tow companies to notify the Police Department when removing vehicles from private property.
The Greenfield Common Council voted May 6 to repeal a $35 municipal services fee that had required private tow companies to notify the Police Department when removing vehicles from private property.
City officials said the fee — originally suggested by a former police chief — functioned as an administrative charge for notifications of repossession or private removals, and that the Police Department recommended repeal because the requirement was rarely enforced and could discourage notifications.
Councilmembers discussed the intent to encourage communication with police when vehicles are removed so officers can confirm that a vehicle has not been stolen. A motion to repeal the fee was made and approved by roll call with members voting “aye.”
The council did not attach new enforcement language or replacement fees during the meeting; staff indicated the existing communication practices are functioning without the charge.
