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Council delays vote on impound proposal with Greater Rockford Auto Auction after local tow-company concerns
Summary
Councilors heard a proposal to send police impounds to Greater Rockford Auto Auction for guaranteed towing and storage but laid the item over after local tow operators raised concerns about lost business and asked staff to compile tow-refusal data.
City staff introduced a proposal (Resolution 6586) to use the Greater Rockford Auto Auction for police impounds and administrative processing, saying the auction could accept any impounded vehicle, provide unlimited storage, handle paperwork and remit monthly revenue to the city.
Staff said the arrangement would ensure the city can remove and store vehicles of any size, including large abandoned RVs or semi trailers, and…
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