Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Towing And Vehicle Impound topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council updates towing and vehicle-impound procedures; new response-time language included
Summary
Bill 7 of 2025, amending Chapter 3-135 of Harrisburg's codified ordinances on vehicle removal and impounding, passed unanimously; committee materials cited a new guaranteed 20-minute response-time provision and clarified contracting with multiple tow companies.
Harrisburg City Council approved Bill 7 of 2025, an ordinance amending Chapter 3-135 of the Codified Ordinances to codify the city process for selection and engagement of salvor and towing operations.
The ordinance was read into the record and adopted on final passage with a unanimous vote (6–0, Councilman Rodriguez excused). The Public Works Committee and subsequent written remarks provided additional context: Public Works Director Dave West and Deputy Police Commissioner Young described the update as intended to replace an outdated towing contract and improve response times. The committee report read into the public record noted that prior response times under the existing contract sometimes exceeded two hours; the revised provisions include a guaranteed 20-minute response time for basic and commercial tows, and the city solicitor clarified the ordinance requires contracting with at least two towing companies but does not cap the number that may be contracted.
Councilmember discussion during the legislative session was brief; no amendments were made on the floor. The clerk called the roll and recorded the unanimous vote in favor of final passage.
