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Council orders review of towing ordinance after residents allege predatory fees
Summary
Council heard detailed complaints about alleged predatory towing and excessive charges; staff said they will draft ordinance amendments to align city code with state law and add notification requirements, and the police chief described enforcement options including charging tow operators and business owners.
Council members on Monday said they have received numerous complaints alleging predatory towing practices that charge far above the city fee cap and hold vehicles at private lots.
A council member (speaker 13) described a wave of complaints over the last two years and relayed reports of residents — often young women — being quoted $250–$300 to reclaim a vehicle…
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