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RESOLUTION NO. 15,938
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AWARDING TOWING SERVICES CONTRACTS TO
A TO Z TOWING SERVICE AND TO TOM MOYNAHAN TOWING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent of the City of National
City did in open session on April 4, 1989, publicly open,
examine, and declare all sealed proposals or bids to provide
towing services to the Police Department of the City of National
City; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has analyzed the bid
materials submitted, and considered the financial condition,
experience, stability, personnel, equipment, communications
capabilities, and facilities of the bidders, and has made a
determination as to the two bidders capable of providing the best.
towing service to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of National City that the City hereby awards contracts
to provide towing services to the National City Police Department
to the following contractors:
A TO Z TOWING SERVICE
TOM MOYNAHAN TOWING
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute on behalf of the City a towing services
contract with A to Z Towing Services, and a towing services
contract with Tom Moynahan Towing.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 1989.
uEORGE H WATERS, MAYOR
ATT T:
L ANNE PEOPLES, ITY CLERK
APPROVFD AS TO QRM:
GEORGE H. EISER, III -CITY ATTORNEY
AGREEMENT FOR TOWING SERVICES
This agreement is made and entered into in the City of
National City, State of California, this 17th day of April
1989, by and between the City of National City, hereafterhreferted
to as "CITY", and 140 FN rER PRtsesd LNG
r
referred to as "CONTRACTOR".
RECITALS
1. The Police Department of the City of National City finds
it necessary from time to time to remove vehicles from various
locations in the City because they are illegally parked, apparently
abandoned, involved in accidents, or obstructing traffic because
of mechanical failure, by utilizing the services of private towing
contractors.
2. The City has adopted policies for the selection and
designation of two private towing contractors to provide said
services, which policies provide for prospective towing contractors
to participate in a competitive bidding process.
3. CONTRACTOR has participated in said bidding process, and
together with another towing contractor, has been found to have the
best qualifications and to be capable of providing the highest and
best towing service for the City.
4. CITY desires to have CONTRACTOR perform non-exclusive
towing services within the City, and CONTRACTOR agrees to perform
said services, in accordance with all terms and conditions set
forth herein.
Now, Therefore, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. During the term of this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall meet the following minimum
equipment standards:
A. Tow Car: At least three rigs of one -ton capacity
with rear dual wheels. The Police Officer on the
scene shall determine if greater capacity is needed
and shall call upon any service capable of providing
that capacity regardless of whether or not said
company is under contract with CITY or whether it
is their period of time to receive police requests.
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II.
B. Comany pany name, adres,
andpphone anumber me: 0 shall be placOR'S med on both sidessof
all tow cars.
C. Lights: Tow cars must, at all times, be equipped
with such headlights, tail lights, red reflectors,
stop lights, warning lights, etc. as required by
California law, plus one white utility light
(adjustable or portable); and may be equipped with
such other lights as CONTRACTOR may desire which
are not forbidden by law.
D. Winch: To be power -driven by power take -off from
transmission equipped with safety dogs or equivalent
braking devices.
E. Booms: Adjustable twin booms with at least 4-ton
capacity.
F. Cables: At least one tow car to be equipped with
300 feet of not less than 3/8 inch cable, free from
partial breaks or knots.
G. Additional Equipment: Tow cars must be equipped
with red flares, lanterns or reflectors, hand tools,
crowbar, rope, broom, shovel, dustpan, fire
extinguisher (dry chemical type), a sufficient
amount of a recognized industrial absorbent material
to be placed on fuel and oil spills of less than
twenty gallons per vehicle or 100 square feet of
area when towing vehicles have been involved in a
collision, a bucket of sand, portable red tail light
and stop light for towed vehicles, equipment for
opening locked vehicles and safety snubber chain.
CONTRACTOR shall have at least one set of dollies
readily available at all times.
A. Attendants: Attendants and operators must display
a reasonable knowledge of their work. In the event
a driver or the equipment is inadequate and
CONTRACTOR is unable to service the request, a
charge for service or labor will not be permitted.
MINIMUM BUSINESS AND STORAGE LOT REQUIREMENTS. During
the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall meet the
following business and storage lot requirements:
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A. Business and Storage: The business and storage lot
must be a reasonable distance from public
transportation, and must have adequate storage space
(at least 50' x 100' or equivalent area) to
accommodate thirty cars, either under cover or well
fenced. Stored vehicles shall be within a protected
area within the storage yard and contents must be
kept safe from pilfering. Storage yard shall have
a minimum six foot high fence and be lighted to the
rate of one foot (1') candle power per square foot
of storage space. Storage lots located within ith the
City of National City must also comply
City's zoning regulations establishing standards for
storage lots.
B. Hours: There shall be an attendant on call, capable
of responding to police requests for towing 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, as well as being present or
available for the release of vehicles to the public.
An additional fee may be charged for releases to
vehicle owners after normal business hours (M-F 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM exempting holidays). The fee shall
be set by CONTRACTOR and agreed upon by CITY.
C. Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain
Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of California. CONTRACTOR
shall be insured by an insurance carrier acceptable
to CITY against loss from fire, theft, public
liability, property damage, automobile liability and
garage keepers legal liability. Evidence of same
shall be received and approved by CITY prior to
execution of the agreement for towing services.
Minimum limits for general and automobile coverage
liability shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
Combined Single Limit. All insurance policies shall
name the City of National City, its officers,
agents, employees and volunteers as additional
insureds, and shall constitute primary insurance as
to CITY, its officers, agents, employees and
volunteers so that any other policies held by CITY
shall not contribute to any loss under said
insurance. The insurance policies required by this
section shall contain a rider providing that in the
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event of cancellation of the insurance policy for
any reason whatsoever, CONTRACTOR and CITY shall be
notified by registered mail not less than thirty
(30) calendar days prior to such cancellation.
1. CITY is to be held harmless regarding payment
of or litigation arising out of any deductible
amounts in relation to the insurance coverage
afforded by CONTRACTOR.
2. If the required insurance coverage is provided
on the "claims made" rather than "occurrence"
form, CONTRACTOR shall maintain such insurance
coverage for three years
extension expiration this of of
the term (and any
Agreement.
3. If CONTRACTOR does not keep the insurance
policy in full force and effect at all times
during the term of this Agreement, CITY may
elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this
Agreement and terminate the Agreement.
4. If this Agreement for towing services is
extended beyond its original term, insurance
provisions may be updated at the option of
CITY.
D. Records: CONTRACTOR shall keep a record of each
towed vehicle and its license number; date and time
it was towed and location from which it was towed;
name of officer ordering the towing and whether the
vehicle was impounded or towed at the owner's
request.
1. Notice of Stored Vehicles: CONTRACTOR shall
notify the Police Department in writing within
ten (10) days of the impound date in the event
CONTRACTOR has not received the Notice of
Stored Vehicle report. Failure to have the
Notice of Stored Vehicle report or a written
notice concerning failure to receive paid
result in CONTRACTOR not being by pITt
for towing, storage and other costs.
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CONTRACTOR shall retain its copy of the Notice
of Stored Vehicle reportwith
its invoice,
the date of
CITY
which is held for one(1) year shall ofe
the original impound.days be
responsible for if the notification process is
storage only
not adhered to.
III, COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW
thAND WITHe term CITYof ORDINhisANCES
AND,
REGULATIONS. During
ent
CONTRACTOR shall meet the following requirements:
A. CONTRACTOR must have a valid City business license
to operate a tow business.
B. Business and storage lots located with ordinances,
the
City
limits must conform to all City
including zoning and building ordinances, and have
approval of the Planning Department.
C. During the term of this
s Agreement,
all provisions ONofACSOtate law
at all times comply
and with all City ordinances and regulations.
DISPATCHING REQUIREMENTS. During the term of this
IV. with the following
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply
dispatching requirements:
and the
val of
A. All trafficuhazards r hall gbeemade e through the oPolice
Department.
1. Response Time: CONTRACTOR shall respond to aaall
police initiated calls by rom the
scene within thirty (30) minutes
moment the dispatch message is complete.
2. Penalty: If the response time exceeds thirty
(30) minutes in more than five
lper ent r month, of
f
all responses during any penalty oeaca
twenty five dollar ($25) P
incident in which the response time exceeds
thirty (30) minutes will be assessed. Any
conflicts resulting from penalties shall be
resolved by the Chief of Police.
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V.
B. Tow cars shall be dispatched from CONTRACTOR'S place
of business or
of business, as determined by the Police Department.
OTHER RULES OF OPERATION. During the termhefo of
this
s
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with
rules of operation:
A. Removing Hazards: After being dispatched by the
Police Department to the scene, CONTRACTOR'S
t rw
car operator shall cooperate with police
in removing vehicles and impounding vehicles as
requested. It is the duty of police officers to
determine when a vehicle should be impounded or
moved and the tow car operator shall abide by their
decisions.
1. Tow car operators are responsible left cleaning
aning
up and carrying away any debris
vehicle, i.e., broken glass, vehicle parts,
etc.
B. Tow Car Markings: CONTRACTOR shall comply with
Section 27907 of the Vehicle Code of the State of
California regarding signs on tow cars. Only tow
cars bearing the name of the company called shall
be dispatched to the scene of need.
C. Disputes: Whenever there arises a dispute over a
claim or a bill of any nature and same cannot be
satisfactorily adjusted by the parties involved, the
Chief
of Police or his authoritY to settlelany teand d gall clams haveent shall
fullor
disagreements.
D. Ethics and Conduct: CONTRACTOR and its employees
shall conduct their business in an orderly, ethical,
business -like manner and use every means to obtain
and keep the confidence of the motoring pob
CONTRACTOR and its employees shall conduct their
business in accordance with all applicable City,
State, and Federal laws and regulations.
E. Protection of Vehicles: Vehicles impounded by the
police for special investigations, i.e. evidence in
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a criminal offense, shall be held in a secure,
enclosed area lbyreheeough to investigatingetwo officerhorles,
his
until cleared by
designee. police hold" Neither vehicles be retouched, or their contents removedwith
ashallor
disturbed in any manner.
F. Responsibility: CONTRACTOR, while participating in
towing assignments by the Police Department, shall
be responsible for the acts of its employees while
on duty. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for damage
to vehicles while in its possession.
G. Supervision Checks and Inspections: Records,
equipment, and storage facilities of CONTRACTORePwill
ill
be subject to periodic checks by
Department.
H. Damage Appraisals: All vehicles stored orimpounded
as a result of a tow ordered by
the oli
Department, shall be made available to the owner
of
the vehicle or his representative, anyinor ae
shop
agent, insurance adjuster, or any bodyrorscar
dealer, for the purpose of estimating or app
damages, except vehicles with a police "hold".
I. Access to Vehicles: Vehicles to be appraised shall
be tment personnel. An
employeesoflCONTRACTOR may e to Police be require
d to assist.
J. Administrative Fee: In cases involving the towing
of a vehicle that has been assessed an
administrative fee by the Police Department, said
vehicle shall not be released until the payment of
the fee and authorization by the Police Department
for release of vehicle is presented.
K. Hold Harmless: CONTRACTOR does hereby agree to
indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of
National City, its officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers from any and all liability,
,closs, claims,
damages or injuries to any person,
jury
to CONTRACTOR'S employees, and all expenses of
invefromorwith performance of or failurel
ating and defending against same
ng
fto
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VI.
perform the work or other obligations of this
Agreement, or caused or claimed to bet caused
sed by the
e
independent acts of CONTRACTOR,
employees, or the concurrent acts of CONTRACTOR,
CITY or their officers, agents or employees, or
volunteers.
CHARGES: CONTRACTOR shall base its charge for towing
according to the rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"A". CITY and CONTRACTOR may review and revise the fee
e
schedule during July and January of each year
requested by CONTRACTOR, and the fee schedule shall
be
reviewed and revised at least once every two (2) years.
The fee schedule shall be available to any interested
citizen upon request. CONTRACTOR shall receive no
compensation or other form of consideration from CITY for
providing towing services under this Agreement.
VII. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING TOWING SERVICES:
In
ntrequesting
CONTRACTOR to provide towing requests
Department shall endeavor to divide towing re q
equally between CONTRACTOR and the other towing
contractor utilized by CITY.
e
d to
equ
ment
VIII . standardsl sett forth F AGREEMENT:
NSectionhIr (G)r herein the the Chief
of Police or his designated agent shall have the
authoritto unilaterally modify the requirements of
Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.is
OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be for a period
IX. TERM ofthree ears commencing from the date first above
w(3) yrittteen. The Chief of Police shall have
the
beyondethe
toity
extend the term to The Chief ofearsPolice has the
initial
itial three (3) year terinto
sole discretion to extend this
of taking CONTRACTOR
consideration the overall performance
during the initial three (3) year term.
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X.
TERMINATION: Any deviation from the terms of CITY,this
Agreement, or from towing policies established by
or failure to provide reasonable, quick and efficient
service may result in the termination of this Agreement
by CITY's City Council upon recommendation of the Chief
of Police.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Y
George H. aters, Mayor
CONTRACTOR
By
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EXHIBIT A
RATES
Vehicles under 9500 gross vehicle weight (unloaded) $
50.00
7.50
Unlocked or drop linkage
26.50
Dollies
Labor at the scene per quarter hour
12.50
Standby time at the scene per quarter hour
12.50
20.00
Dry run
40.00
Police Department Equipment Tow
Mileage after five miles per mile 2.50
Vehicles up to 22,000 gross vehicle weight unloaded 75,00
1 1/2 rate — per hour
Vehicles over 22,000 gross vehicle weight per hour
100.00
25.00
After hours release
2.00
Storage per hour
10.00
Maximum storage per day
Maximum initial notification of lien sale 25,00
under $1,000 lien process
Maximum completed lien documents of 50.00
under $1,000 lien process
Maximum over $1,000 lien process
50.00
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APR 19 '89 15:30 SCIF SRN DIEGO
STATE
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
CERTIFICATE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
R:407-89 UNIT
POLICY
APRIL 19t 1989 CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 4_1_90
P.O. BOX 807, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94101-0807
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ATTN: BUILDING INSPECTION
1243 NATIONAL AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY
CA, 92050
JOB: ALL OPERATIONS
0000088
This is to certify that we have issued a valid Workers' Compensation insurance policy in a form approved by the California
L
er named below for the policy period indicated,
Insurance Commissioner to the empto Y
This policy is not subject to cancellation by the Fund except uponlie days' advance written notice to the employer.
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We will alio give you X� days' advance notice should this policy be'cancelled prior to its normal expiration,
by
This certificate of insurance is not an insurance policy and does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded policies
be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by
policies listed herein. Notwithstanding any requirement, term, or condition of any contract or other document with
respect d which this certificate of insurance may i���V LL
described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions and condit;ons of such policies. X. 1 s,�-1`
PRESIDENT
ENDORSEMENT CERT/FICATE
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NOTICE
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EMPLOYER
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A TO Z TOWING
123 35TH STREET
SAN DIEGO
CA 92102
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EXTEND °R111LTER THE COVIRAU AFPOROED SY TNS POLICIES SILOW.
F.A. Baulks' Insurance Agency
13737 ARtesia Blvd '205
Cerritos Ca 90701
213-926-1022
INSURED
A to Z Enterprises, Inc.
DBA: A to 2 Towing & Lemon Grave Towing
123-35th Street
San Diego Ca 92102
ISSUE DATE (MMIDD/YY)
4-19-89
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
LETTER COMPANY A RANGER INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY S
LETTER
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN TIHE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIESDITION OF ANY DESCRIBED HEREIN SUBJECT TORACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RALLPTHE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI•
T10N8 OF SUCH POLICIES.
POLICY fFFECTNF POLICY FWDONON ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES !RESTRICTIONS / SPECIAL ITEMS
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Towing and/or garage operations
CERTIFICATE HQL0ER
ADDITIONAL INSURED
City of National City
2100 Hoover Ave
National City Ca 92050
CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX.
PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO
MAIL 30 DAYS WRETEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE tiOLDER NAMED TO THE
LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES
CSL
$ 1,000,
BODILY
,PERPERSONI $
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$
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$50,000
$100,000 UNITS 8,9,17,24
$10,000
$
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AGREEMENT FOR TOWING SERVICES
This agreement is made and entered into in the City of
National City, State of California, this 17th day of April
1989, by and between the City of National City, hereafterhreferred
to as "CITY", and Movnahan's Towing ,
r
referred to as "CONTRACTOR".
RECITALS
1. The Police Department of the City of National City finds
it necessary from time to time to remove vehicles from various
locations in the City because they are illegally parked, apparently
abandoned, involved in accidents, or obstructing traffic because
of mechanical failure, by utilizing the services of private towing
contractors.
2. The City has adopted policies for the selection and
designation of two private towing contractors to provide said
services, which policies provide for prospective towing contractors
to participate in a competitive bidding process.
3. CONTRACTOR has participated in said bidding process, and
together with another towing contractor, has been found to have the
best qualifications and to be capable of providing the highest and
best towing service for the City.
4. CITY desires to have CONTRACTOR perform non-exclusive
towing services within the City, and CONTRACTOR agrees to perform
said services, in accordance with all terms and conditions set
forth herein.
Now, Therefore, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. During the term of this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall meet the following minimum
equipment standards:
A. Tow Car: At least three rigs of one -ton capacity
with rear dual wheels. The Police Officer on the
scene shall determine if greater capacity is needed
and shall call upon any service capable of providing
that capacity regardless of whether or not said
company is under contract with CITY or whether it
is their period of time to receive police requests.
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II.
B. andphonenumberCONTRACTOR'S be placed on both sany name, idesof
all tow cars.
C. Lights: Tow cars must, at all times, be equipped
with such headlights, tail lights, red reflectors,
stop lights, warning lights, etc. as required by
California law, plus one white utility light
(adjustable or portable); and may be equipped with
such other lights as CONTRACTOR may desire which
are not forbidden by law.
D. Winch: To be power -driven by power take -off from
transmission equipped with safety dogs or equivalent
braking devices.
E. Booms: Adjustable twin booms with at least 4-ton
capacity.
F. Cables:
feet ofnot lessnthane w3/8 inch cablecar to be L,lequipped
300free from
partial breaks or knots.
G. Additional Equipment: Tow cars must be equipped
with red flares, lanterns or reflectors, hand tools,
crowbar, rope, broom, shovel, dustpan, fire
extinguisher (dry chemical type), a sufficient
amount of a recognized industrial absorbent material
to be placed on fuel and oil spills of less than
twenty gallons per vehicle or 100 square feet of
area when towing vehicles have been involved in a
collision, a bucket of sand, portable red tail light
and stop light for towed vehicles, equipment for
opening locked vehicles and safety snubber chain.
CONTRACTOR shall have at least one set of dollies
readily available at all times.
H. Attendants: Attendants and operators must display
a reasonable knowledge of their work. In the event
a driver or the equipment is inadequate and
CONTRACTOR is unable to service the request, a
charge for service or labor will not be permitted.
MINIMUM BUSINESS AND STORAGE LOT REQUIREMENTS. During
the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall meet the
following business and storage lot requirements:
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A. Business and Storage: The business and storage lot
must be a reasonable distance from public
transportation, and must have adequate storage space
(at least 50' x 100' or equivalent area) to
accommodate thirty cars, either under cover or well
fenced. Stored vehicles shall be within a protected
area within the storage yard and contents must be
kept safe from pilfering. Storage yard shall have
a minimum six foot high fence and be lighted to the
rate of one foot (1') candle power per square foot
of storage space. Storage lots located within City of National City must also comply with the
City's zoning regulations establishing standards for
storage lots.
B. Hours: There shall be an attendant on call, capable
of responding to police requests for towing 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, as well as being present or
available for the release of vehicles to the public.
An additional fee may be charged for releases to
vehicle owners after normal business hours fee Fs8:00
AM to 5:00 PM exempting holidays).
l
be set by CONTRACTOR and agreed upon by CITY.
C. Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain
Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of California. CONTRACTOR
shall be insured by an insurance carrier acceptablea
to CITY against loss from fire, theft, public
liability, property damage, automobile liability and
garage keepers legal liability. Ev CITY eriorame
shall be received and approved by p
execution of the agreement for towing services.
Minimum limits for general and automobile coverage
liability shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
Combined Single Limit. All insurance policies shall
name the City of National City, its officers,
agents, employees and volunteers as additional
insureds, and shall constitute primary insurance as
to CITY, its officers, agents, employees and
volunteers so that any other policies held by CITY
shall not contribute to any loss under said
insurance. The insurance policies required by this
section shall contain a rider providing that in the
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event of cancellation of the insurance policy for
any reason whatsoever, CONTRACTOR and CITY shall be
noti(30)fied by registered calendar days prior mthirtyail not less than
to such cancellation.
1. CITY is to be held harmless regarding payment
of or litigation arising out of any deductible
amounts in relation to the insurance coverage
afforded by CONTRACTOR.
2. If the required insurance coverage is provided
on the "claims made" rather than "occurrence"
form, CONTRACTOR shall maintain such insurance
coverage for three years piratio thisof
the term (and any extensions)
Agreement.
3. If CONTRACTOR does not keep the insurance
policy in full force and effect at all times
during the term of this Agreement, CITY may
elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this
Agreement and terminate the Agreement.
4. If this Agreement for towing services is
extended beyond its original term, insurance
provisions may be updated at the option of
CITY.
D. Records: CONTRACTOR shall keep a record of each
towed vehicle and its license number; date and time
it was towed and location from which it was towed;
name of officer ordering the towing and whether the
vehicle was impounded or towed at the owner's
request.
1. Notice of Stored Vehicles: CONTRACTOR shall
notify the Police Department in writing within
ten (10) days of the impound date in the event
CONTRACTOR has not received the Notice of
Stored Vehicle report. Failure to have the
Notice of Stored Vehicle report or a written
notice concerning failure to receive a report
may result in CONTRACTOR not being paid by CITY
for towing, storage and other costs.
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CONTRACTOR shall retain its copy of the Notice
of Stored Vehicle report i h its invoice,
ate e,
which is held for one(1) year of
CITY shall be
the original impound.
responsible for the first ten (10) days of
storage only if the notification process is
not adhered to.
III, COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND WITH CITY ORDINANCES AND
REGULATIONS. During the term of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall meet the following requirements:
A. CONTRACTOR must have a valid City business license
to operate a tow business.
B. Business and storage lots located within
the ncesCity
limits must conform to all City
including zoning and building ordinances, and have
approval of the Planning Department.
C. During the term of this
Agreement,
provisionCONTRACTOR shaall
at all times comply
and with all City ordinances and regulations.
DISPATCHING REQUIREMENTS. During the term of this
IV. with the following
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply
dispatching requirements:
and the
val of
A. All traffic uhazards ests r shall 9beemade e through the oPolice
Department.
1. Response Time: CONTRACTOR shall respond to all
police initiated calls by arriving in at the
scene within thirty (30) minutes from the
moment the dispatch message is complete.
2. Penalty: If the response time exceeds
thir5%)ty
(30) minutes in more than five percent
all responses during any calendar month, a
twenty five dollar ($25) penalty for each
incident in which the response time exceeds
thirty (30) minutes will be assessed. Any
conflicts resulting from penalties shall be
resolved by the Chief of Police.
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V.
B. Tow cars shall be dispatched from CONTRACTOR'S place
of business or
of business, as determined by the Police Department.
OTHER RULES OF OPERATION. During the term
fo of
this
s
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the
rules of operation:
A. Removing Hazards: After being dispatched by the
Police Department to the scene, CONTRACTOR'S tow
car operator shall cooperate with police officers
in removing vehicles and impounding vehicles as
requested. It is the duty of police officers to
determine when a vehicle should be impounded or
moved and the tow car operator shall abide by their
decisions.
1. Tow car operators are responsible for cleaning
up and carrying away any debris left by towed
vehicle, i.e., broken glass, vehicle parts,
etc.
B. Tow Car Markings: CONTRACTOR shall comply with
Section 27907 of the Vehicle Code of the State of
California regarding signs on tow cars. Only tow
cars bearing the name of the company called shall
be dispatched to the scene of need.
C. Disputes: Whenever there arises a dispute over a
claim or a bill of any nature and same cannot be
satisfactorily adjusted by the parties involved, the
ed
Chief
of Police or his authority to settle and gall shallent have
fullt or
disagreements.
D. Ethics and Conduct: CONTRACTOR and its employees
shall conduct their business in an orderly, ethical,
business -like manner and use every means to obtai
ain
and keep the confidence of the motoring pob
CONTRACTOR and its employees shall conduct their
business in accordance with all applicable City,
State, and Federal laws and regulations.
E. Protection of Vehicles: Vehicles impounded by the
police for special investigations, i.e. evidence in
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a criminal offense, shall be held in a secure,
enclosed area large enough to store two vehicles,
until cleared by the investigating officer or his
designee.es
ontents
police hold" Neither shall nor be touched, cremoved with
aor
disturbed in any manner.
F. Responsibility: CONTRACTOR, while participating in
towing assignments by the Police Department, shall
be responsible for the acts of its employees while
on duty. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for damage
to vehicles while in its possession.
G. Supervision Checks and Inspections: Records,
equipment, and storage facilities of CONTRACTOR will
be subject to periodic checks by the Police
Department.
H. Damage Appraisals: All vehicles stored or impounded
as a result of a tow ordered by the Police
Department, shall be made available to the owner of
the vehicle or his representative, any insurance
agent, insurance adjuster, or any body shop or car
dealer, for the purpose of estimating or appraising
damages, except vehicles with a police "hold".
I. Access to Vehicles: Vehicles to be appraised shall
be accessible to Police Department personnel. An
employee of CONTRACTOR may be required to assist.
J. Administrative Fee: In cases involving the towing
of a vehicle that has been assessed an
administrative fee by the Police Department, said
vehicle shall not be released until the payment of
the fee and authorization by the Police Department
for release of vehicle is presented.
K. Hold Harmless: CONTRACTOR does hereby agree to
indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of
National City, its officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers from any and all liability, loss, claims,
damages or injuries to any person, including injury
to CONTRACTOR'S employees, and all expenses of
invefrom sorgconnect d witharisingating and defending against same
performance of or failure to
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perform the work or other obligations of this
Agreement, or caused or claimed to be caused by the
independent acts of CONTRACTOR, its agents or
employees, or the concurrent acts of CONTRACTOR,
CITY or their officers, agents or employees, or
volunteers.
VI. CHARGES: CONTRACTOR shall base its charge for towing
according to the rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"A". CITY and CONTRACTOR may review and revise the fee
schedule during July and January of each year if
requested by -CONTRACTOR, and the fee schedule shall be
reviewed and revised at least once every two (2) years.
The fee schedule shall be available to any interested
citizen upon request. CONTRACTOR
shall receive no
compensation or other form
of consideration
er this Agreement. CITY for
providing towing
VII. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING TOWING SERVICES:
In
ntrequesting
CONTRACTOR to provide towing regoeste
Department between CONTRACTORshall endeavor o and divide to theother towing
equally contractor utilized by CITY.
VIII. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: With regard to t a the
set forth in Section I (G)
of Police or his designated agent shall have the
authority to unilaterally modify the requirements of this
Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.
IX. fRM OF (3) years
commenc commencing from the date period for
firstabove
ofwritten.- three
te(T Y
written. The Chief of Police shall have -the
beyondrthe
to extendil the teyfor
term to two The Chief of Police has the
threeinitial-(3) yearinto
sole discretion to extend thisforman menofCONTRACTOR
taking into
consideration the overall pear term.
during the initial three (3) Y
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X.
TERMINATION: Any deviation from the terms of this
Agreement, or from towing policies established by CITY,
or failure to provide reasonable, quick and efficient
service may result in the termination of this Agreement
by CITY's City Council upon recommendation of the Chief
of Police.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By
George H. aters, Mayor
CONTRACTOR
By
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EXHIBIT A
RATES
Vehicles under 9500 gross vehicle weight (unloaded) $50.00
7.50
Unlocked or drop linkage
26.50
Dollies
Labor at the scene per quarter hour
12.50
Standby time at the scene per quarter hour
12.50
20.00
Dry run
Police Department Equipment Tow
40.00
2.50
Mileage after five miles - per mile
Vehicles up to 22,000 gross vehicle weight unloaded
1 1/2 rate - per hour
Vehicles over 22,000 gross vehicle weight per hour
After hours release
Storage per hour
Maximum storage per day
Maximum initial notification of lien sale
under $1,000 lien process
Maximum completed lien documents of
under $1,000 lien process
Maximum over $1,000 lien process
75.00
100.00
25.00
2.00
10.00
25.00
50.00
50.00
qC
P. ODUCER
J. Saucier
Robert Driver Co., Inc.
P. 0. Box 670
San Diego, CA 92112
(619)238-1828
INSURED
Thomas Yloynahau, Sr. & Thomas
Moynahan, Jr. DBA: Moynahan's
3200 National Avenue
National City, CA 92050
ISSUE DATE (MM. DD/YY)
4-12-89md
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ONLY AND CONFERS
ATION
NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE CATE HOLDER. THIS C� AS A MATTER OF INFCMTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY T E POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING OVERAGE
OVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FO
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT T
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE T
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
NCO
fTTLTR
TYPE OF INSURANCE
GENERAL LIABILITY
COMPREHENSIVE FORM
PREMISES/OPERATIONS
UNDERGROUND
EXPLOSION & COLLAPSE HAZARD
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS
CONTRACTUAL
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
BROAD FORM PROPERTY DAMAGE
PERSONAL INJURY
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS (PRIV. PASS.)
ALL OWNED AUTOS OTHER PATHANSS. )
PRIV. /
HIRED AUTOS
NON -OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
Srhehi1PA AutnR
EXCESS LIABILITY
UMBRELLA FORM
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
POLICY NUMBER
XNO(90)129960
WCW (90) 3083302
POLICY
DATE (MM/DD EFFECTIlYY)
4-16-89
POLICY EXPIRATION
DATE (MMNOIYYI
4-16-90
02-13-90
THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.
WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
RMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
LIABILITY LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
AGGREGATE
DILY
URY
P OPERTY
D MAGE
PERSONAL INJURY
ROPERTY
DAMAGE
I&PD
OMBINED
BI & PD
COMBINED
STATUTORY
$ 1 ! OUEACH ACCIDENT)
�I-PO I Y I IT)
DISEASE. EACH EMPLOYEE)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS 1 with city resolution.589
National City is named as an "Additional Insured". All to comply
City of National City
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 92050
AUTHORIZE
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PO
PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUIN
MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO T
LEFT, BUT FA RE OT MAIL
SUCH
NY, NOTICE
OF ANY K PON
SENT IVE
CIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX -
COMPANY WILL 1141
ERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
L IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
TS OR REPRESENTATIVES.