City of Powder Springs - File #: RES0 23-003

• File #: RES0 23-003
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/10/2022
• In control: Council Work Session
• On agenda: 1/3/2023
• Final action: 1/3/2023
• Title: A RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF THE CITY’S AGREEMENTS WITH HOWARD’S WRECKING SERVICE AND ALL IN ONE TOWING, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL WRECKER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE SAME; AUTHORIZING A FEE OF $175 FOR BASIC TOW SERVICE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
• Indexes: MIT FY 23 - Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base), MIT FY 23 - Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater), SP - Develop and Promote a Safe City
• Code sections: 17-53 - Application for approval to operate wrecker service
• Related files: RES0 21-007, RES0 22-006, RES0 24-035

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/3/2023	1	City Council	approved	Pass

Action Summary:

Resolution to extend the Wrecker Service contract for the 3rd term with Howards Wrecker Service and All In Towing. To increase the fees for basic towing from $125 per tow to $175 per tow

MIT Supported - Mark All Applicable

☐ Critical Staffing Needs (staffing shortages, retention)

☒ Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base)

☒ Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater)

☐ Commercial Development

☐ Downtown Development

☐ Tourism (increase share; museum should equitably represent community; events)

☐ Downtown Parking (address parking needs)

☐ Youth Program/Council (community center for youth and seniors; learning gap)

☐ Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts; recycling, signage)

Staff Notes

The request for increase of fees due to increase in prices of business and to keep the City in line with other jurisdictions in Cobb County.