City Towing and Impound Service Contracts
Summary
New agreements with Cortes Towing Enterprises and Tony's Auto Center were up for approval to handle the city's towing and impound needs for three years starting October 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the rates and terms the city pays for police-related towing for three years.
The city and vehicle owners whose cars are towed or impounded.
Towing companies not selected for the city rotation would lose that business.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Special City Council Meeting
The city relies on private contractors for towing and impound services, and the contracts were due for another short-term extension through November 30, 2026. Residents encounter these services whenever vehicles are towed or impounded.
Special City Council Meeting
The city was deciding which towing companies handle police-ordered tows and impounds for the next three years. The choice affects response times, where vehicles are stored, and the fees residents pay to retrieve impounded cars.
Regular City Council Meeting
New agreements with Cortes Towing Enterprises and Tony's Auto Center were up for approval to handle the city's towing and impound needs for three years starting October 2026.
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