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CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 19 | and the fee for the tow company. Mayor Spencer inquired how much is the tow company fee. The City Manager responded the amount depends on the company. Mayor Spencer stated increasing the administrative fee would make Alameda higher than other cities by not including the cost of the towing company; the owner of the car has to pay both fees. The City Manager responded having to pay both fees is typical in other cities. Mayor Spencer stated data is missing; inquired whether the combined total of the tow company fee and the administrative fee is more than other cities. The City Manager responded if the Council requests the data, staff will return with the data; stated the intention is to cover the City's administrative costs, not to compete with other cities; the cars are only towed when they are parked illegally. Mayor Spencer stated there is no analysis of the increased cost; the only rational in the presentation is that other cities were surveyed. The Finance Director stated if more detail is needed, staff could return with the necessary data. Mayor Spencer stated that she will not support the tow fee because the total cost is not known; the cost for towing is very significant. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the administrative tow fee is increased each day. The City Manager responded in the negative; stated the tow company charges additional costs each day for storage of a vehicle that was not picked up. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the administrative tow fee is a flat, one-time fee to cover internal costs and is increasing by $25. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the increase is part of the budget approval. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City has control over what the impound lot charges. The City Manager responded in the negative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |