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Council adopts Environmental Code updates, sets towing cap at $1,000 and $100/day storage
Summary
Sedan’s council approved Ordinance No. 948 updating the Environmental Code, adopting a tow-fee cap of up to $1,000 and a storage rate up to $100 per day after local tow companies flagged high costs for big-rig removals.
The Sedan City Council on Sept. 17 approved Ordinance No. 948, updating the city’s Environmental Code and establishing maximum towing and vehicle-storage fees.
Chief Kirk Richardson told the council he had spoken with the city attorney and local towing firms while drafting the fee schedule and said the ordinance should allow a towing maximum of $1,000 and a daily storage rate of $100. "[They] expressed concern about towing big rigs and the cost of that," the minutes recorded. Councilmember Janice Fine moved to approve the ordinance with the proposed fee limits; Kathy Miller seconded and the motion carried.
According to the minutes, towing companies indicated that removing large commercial vehicles could cost up to $1,000 depending on circumstances; Chief Richardson recommended the cap and the daily storage charge to provide a predictable maximum for residents and haulers. The record shows the ordinance was ready for approval after legal review, but the minutes do not include a detailed roll-call vote count for this motion.
