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Local tow companies and residents urge rotation; Smithville aldermen approve tow contract renewal
Summary
Multiple tow-company owners and a city resident asked the Smithville Board of Aldermen to notify the incumbent tow provider by July 30 and move to a tow rotation; the board approved Resolution 13-81 renewing the city's tow services contract and discussed RFP timing and contract expiration (Oct. 31).
Aldermen in Smithville heard extended public comment urging the city to move its tow-provider contract to a rotation and notify the incumbent by July 30, but later approved a resolution renewing the current tow services contract.
Kenny Purdue of Brad's Towing told the board the city should "send the incumbent tow service order a notification no later than 07/30/2024" of intent to move to a rotation, arguing growth along Highway 169 has increased accidents and congestion and saying the current single-source contract had put several local tow businesses out of business.…
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