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Cole County discussion grows heated over Broadway Records Service LLC towing contract award
Summary
Commissioners approved a sheriff‑recommended towing/impound contract with Broadway Records Service LLC after extensive public comment from local tow operators who questioned the bidder's local presence, Missouri Secretary of State registration and Highway Patrol approvals; transcript shows mixed voice votes and unresolved record of the roll call.
Commissioners on Feb. 17 debated and moved to approve a sheriff‑recommended contract awarding towing and impound services for the Cole County Sheriff’s Department to Broadway Records Service LLC after a long public comment period in which local tow operators raised concerns about the bidder’s local presence, registration and billing practices.
The discussion opened after staff said the contract had been recommended by the sheriff. Multiple local operators told the commission they were worried the awarded firm did not operate locally as represented and could create confusion for residents trying to locate impounded vehicles. “There is no Broadway Record service, Google,” said one local operator identified in the…
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