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Council approves one-year towing contract with 5% built-in increase after debate

Grand Prairie City Council · August 19, 2025
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Summary

After a lengthy exchange about limiting built-in rate increases, council approved a $1.55 million one-year towing contract (with up to four 1-year renewals) and a built-in 5% rate increase provision; the motion passed 8-1 with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem voting no.

Council approved an annual towing-services contract with a total value listed at $1,550,000 for the year and options to renew for four additional one-year terms. Ryan Simpson, assistant director of the police department, outlined the contract and said it included a provision for a built-in rate increase capacity; staff recommended a built-in adjustment, but council members debated whether the built-in increase should be capped at 2% to limit the city's exposure.

Councilmember Tony Shotwell…

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