[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have
the meanings given herein.
Shall mean a motor vehicle which the owner or operator leaves
on a public roadway and fails to notify the police or does not attempt
to repair and remove the same within a reasonable period of time.
Shall mean a granulated or powdered substance used to soak
up fluids used in the operation of motor vehicles. A bag or container
of absorbent will be defined as weighing 50 pounds.
Shall mean a motor vehicle which has been involved in an
accident.
Shall mean the cleanup and removal of small quantities of
fluids used in the operation of a motor vehicle which leak onto the
ground.
Shall mean the towing of a vehicle or the removal and transportation
of a vehicle from a highway, street or other public or private property.
Shall mean the environmental boundaries of Bloomingdale and
all land within.
Shall mean driving an unengaged wrecker to and from along
a public street in any fashion calculated for the purpose of soliciting
business along any street.
Shall mean any motor vehicle which is unable to operate under
its own power.
Shall mean a building or property where motor vehicles can
be sheltered, stored, repaired and made ready for use.
Shall mean the storage of a motor vehicle upon the order
of the Police Department at either the towing operator's storage area
or at a Borough facility as a result of abandonment, involvement in
an accident, suspected criminal activity and/or any violation of Title
39 of the New Jersey Statutes or municipal ordinances.
Shall mean any wrecker/tow vehicle licensed pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter.
Shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind that has been issued a license
by the Borough, pursuant to this chapter, to provide wrecker/towing
services to the Borough.
Shall mean a person, firm, corporation or partnership that
owns and/or operates a motor vehicle on the roads within the Borough
of Bloomingdale.
Shall mean an individual, a sole proprietorship, a corporation,
limited liability company or any other business entity.
Shall mean the Borough of Bloomingdale Police Department.
Shall mean the licensed place of business of the towing operator.
The towing operator shall maintain a place of business where trucks,
in response to police requests, are normally kept. The impound area
shall be located adjacent to, or be part of, the principal location
and shall comply with the local zoning ordinances. The principal location
must be staffed during business hours and shall maintain a clean,
comfortable waiting area with toilet facilities and an accessible
phone for use by patrons.
Shall mean the procedure in which the tow operator applies
his knowledge in a skillful manner to preserve the condition of the
motor vehicle while moving the vehicle to a towable position; can
be achieved by several actions that may include but are not limited
to winching and rigging.
Shall mean the sweeping and removal of all debris left on
the roadway as a result of an accident or incident.
Shall mean the list of towers prepared by the Chief of Police
from which, each month, the on-duty tower for the month is designated.
Shall mean fees charged for the storage of motor vehicles.
Shall mean a person, firm, corporation or partnership engaged
in the business of providing towing, road service and storage services
for motor vehicles.
Shall mean every device in or upon or by which a person or
property is or may be transported upon a highway, except devices moved
by human power.
Shall mean the process of moving a motor vehicle, by the
use of a cable, from a position that is not accessible for direct
hookup by conventional means for loading onto a tow vehicle. Winching
is not pulling a vehicle onto a tilt bed or carrier, nor lifting a
motor vehicle with a conventional tow sling.
Shall mean a vehicle employed for the purpose of towing,
transporting, conveying and removing any vehicles which are unable
to be operated under their own power from the place where they are
disabled to some other place.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
No person, firm, or corporation shall participate in the police
towing rotation within the Borough without first obtaining the necessary
permit as hereinafter provided from the Chief of Police. License or
renewal applications filed after December 1 will not be accepted for
the following calendar year, but shall be considered for the subsequent
calendar year.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
All permits issued under this chapter shall expire on the last
day of December next succeeding the date of issuance.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013; amended 6-1-2021 by Ord. No. 12-2021]
Towing operators meeting the qualifications set forth below
shall submit an application, in writing, to the Police Department
to be considered for placement on a rotating list of towing operators.
The standard rotating list shall be comprised of two towers. When
necessary, the list may be augmented at the sole discretion of the
Chief of Police. In establishing the list, applications shall be considered
on a first-come-first-served basis for qualified applicants.
a.
Application for permits issued under this chapter shall be made upon
forms prepared and made available by the Chief of Police. The application
shall state the following information:
1.
The complete legal business name, telephone number, and address of
all locations operated by the applicant for the business of towing,
indicating which is the principle location.
2.
A description of the wreckers owned by the applicant and the types
of towing services to be provided.
3.
Photocopies of all registrations of every tow vehicle to be operated
by the applicant. If the tow vehicle is leased, the applicant is required
to submit a copy of the lease agreement.
4.
That the applicant has available space at the garage for properly
accommodating and protecting all impounded/disabled motor vehicles
to be towed from the place where they are impounded/disabled, and
that the vehicles will not be stored or allowed to remain on public
property or any street or property which is not permitted by the chapter
for such storage.
5.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of any persons possessing
any liens and/or encumbrances on the principal location.
6.
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant's insurance
carrier and photocopies of each certificate of insurance issued by
the carrier.
7.
Photocopies of all towing vehicle operator's current driver's
licenses.
8.
Proof that the applicant's principal location meets all zoning
requirements applicable to the jurisdiction in which it is located.
9.
Description of vehicles for which the permit is desired, including
year, make, model, type, color and vehicle identification number;
length of time the vehicle has been in use, including documentation
of the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating for each tow
truck; and any other information which the Chief of Police shall deem
necessary or proper. All leased and rented equipment must be permanently
located at the contractor's place of business or residence, provided
that such location is in conformity with state law, federal law and
local ordinances.
10.
Any persons employed by the towing business, including the applicant/owner,
who has been convicted of a crime.
11.
The application shall have affixed thereto an affidavit to be sworn
to by the applicant that all of the information given in the application
is true and correct.
12.
The applicant shall provide an agreement that, upon issuance of a
license, the licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Borough
of Bloomingdale, its agents, servants and/or employees from and against
all claims of a third party relating to the towing and/or storage
service of the licensee.
13.
Applications will be processed according to the order in which they
were filed with the Police Chief.
b.
Upon this chapter becoming effective, applications shall be received
during the thirty-day period immediately following and shall be acted
upon in accordance with the other provisions of this chapter. Thereafter,
applications shall be received prior to December 1 for processing
and rotating list selection prior to January 1. Applications shall
be accompanied by a fee of $200.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the Chief of Police
or his designee shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant
and his proposed business operation and shall make or have made an
inspection of the vehicle.
b.
The Chief of Police may delegate the inspection of the vehicle to
a person or persons, who shall make such an inspection and who shall
report to the Chief of Police whether the wrecker is in a thoroughly
safe and sanitary condition and complete with the requirements and
standards of this chapter, as given herein.
c.
Upon completion of the investigation and inspection, the Chief of
Police shall either refuse to approve the application or shall approve
the application in accordance with the standards given herein, and
shall inform the applicant of his decision. If the application is
approved, the applicant shall supply the Chief of Police with the
insurance policies or certificates as required.
d.
Upon receipt of the policies or certificates, the Chief of Police
shall make appropriate notations on the applications and shall notify
the Mayor and Council that the application has been approved. He shall
maintain a file of the aforementioned documents.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The Chief of Police shall approve an application when he finds
that the following requirements have been met by the applicant:
a.
The insurance policies as required have been procured and supplied.
b.
The applicant and proposed operators are qualified to operate the
wrecker and conduct a wrecker service in the Borough. Permit holders
will be required to submit a list of operators and their legal addresses
and keep the Police Department informed of any changes. The applicant
shall have his garage located within two and one-half (2.5) miles
of the municipal building of the Borough of Bloomingdale, 101 Hamburg
Turnpike, Bloomingdale, New Jersey and shall have at least one tow
truck maintained at the garage.
c.
The requirements of this chapter and all other laws, statutes, and
ordinances have been met.
d.
The vehicles have been properly licensed and conform to the State
motor vehicle laws.
e.
The wrecker or tow truck to be approved on inspection meets the required
minimum standards set forth herein.
f.
The garage shall have a secured impound yard consisting of a fence
of the maximum height permitted by the local zoning ordinance, with
a locked gate. The impound yard shall be large enough to accommodate
and protect all towed and disabled vehicles which have been Police
Department generated. Stored vehicles within this impound yard shall
not be seen from the roadway.
g.
There must be a business office open to the public between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., at least five days a week, excluding holidays.
h.
The impound area shall be properly lighted from dusk to dawn and
must be properly safeguarded from vandalism and/or theft.
i.
The Borough of Bloomingdale Police Department shall be granted access
to any part of the impound area at any time, day or night, for the
purpose of inspection and/or investigation. This shall include indoor
and outdoor areas.
j.
Towing companies agree that the Borough of Bloomingdale may make
periodic drivers' license checks, registration checks, background
checks and insurance checks.
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The Chief of Police may disqualify any applicant wherein an
employee, owner, principal, agent and/or officer has been convicted
of a crime involving moral turpitude or excessive moving violations
or a substantial violation under this section.
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[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The following shall serve as a minimum standard for wreckers:
a.
A wrecker shall be able to handle all makes of passenger cars and
small trucks, such as pickup and small panel trucks up to one ton
and must have or be equipped with the following:
1.
All wreckers shall be a minimum of three-quarter (3/4) ton according
to the manufacturer's specifications and shall have dual rear wheels.
2.
A power take off controlled with a minimum cable thickness of three-eighths
(3/8) inch or equivalent.
3.
Gross weight equal to the vehicles to be towed, with a minimum of
5,500 pounds.
4.
A three-eighths (3/8) inch safety chain. The lift chain and the safety
chain are not to be attached in any form or manner to the same part
of the wrecker.
5.
Front and rear flashing hazard lights.
6.
An approved light bar or equivalent.
7.
All lights shall be of such candlepower in intensity as to be visible
1/4 of a mile away.
8.
All towing company drivers shall carry their business cards and must
give it to the owner/driver of the vehicle to be towed.
9.
All companies will have the company name, address, and phone number
permanently affixed (in letter and numbers) a minimum of three inches
on both sides of the wrecker prior to said wrecker being used on any
Borough rotation calls. The letter and numbers shall be a minimum
of three inches in height.
10.
The wrecker is equipped with a flatbed and sufficient equipment to
clean up the debris on the highway. The operator must clean away the
debris at the scene.
11.
Response by wreckers and tow trucks, maximum 15 minutes between the
hours of 7:00 a.m./10:00 p.m.; and 4:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.; 20 minutes
all other times.
12.
Two reflectorized traffic safety vests.
b.
All employees performing work while on a roadway, 24 hours a day
shall wear at all times a reflectorized traffic safety vest, to be
provided by the employee's towing firm.
c.
The towing operator shall provide all trucks with a shovel, broom
and other equipment necessary to clean up broken glass and debris
from the scene of any accident to which they are summoned. The towing
operator shall be responsible for the subsequent cleanup. Each truck
shall have at least one bag or container of absorbent for oil and/or
any other liquid, except gasoline, that might be spilled onto a roadway
as a result of an accident. If gasoline is spilled as a result of
any accident, the Police Department shall immediately notify the Fire
Department for immediate removal. Absorbed liquids, other than gasoline,
shall be removed from the roadway by the tower, placed in plastic
bags and then placed in the towed vehicle by the towing operator and
shall be disposed of by the owner of said vehicle.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
No wrecker shall be called by the police unless the vehicles have
been approved and the following insurance policies or certificates
of insurance specifically naming the Borough as an insured party are
filed with the Chief of Police.
1.
Automobile liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for bodily
injury per person, $3,000,000 for bodily injury per accident and $500,000
for property damage per accident.
2.
Garage Keeper's Policy. A garage keeper's legal liability policy
covering fire, theft, and explosion in the minimum amount of $25,000
and collision coverage subject to $100 deductible, with each accident
deemed a separate claim.
3.
Garage Liability Policy. A garage liability policy covering the operation
of the applicant's equipment or vehicles for any bodily injury or
property damage. This policy shall be in the amount of $500,000/$1,000,000.
4.
Worker's compensation as required by statute.
5.
Comprehensive general liability in an amount not less than $2,000,000.
b.
Each policy required herein must contain an endorsement providing
10 days notice to the Borough in the event of any material change
or cancellation for any cause.
c.
In the event the policy is changed so as to fail to conform with
the above requirements, or if any policy of any approved wrecker is
canceled for any reason, the Chief of Police shall notify the person
responsible for the policy and it shall be corrected or reinstated
or replaced with a conforming policy within 10 days after the notice
is received and before the date of cancellation. If the policy or
certificate is not corrected, reinstated, or replaced within the required
time, the Chief of Police shall immediately suspend the wrecker permit.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The Chief of Police shall issue to the person owning an approved
wrecker a card, in such form as may be set by the Chief of Police,
which shall be at all times displayed on the passenger side of the
rear window of each wrecker. The card shall bear the name of the owner,
the rate of charges, and a notice that in case of any complaint, the
complainant may notify the Chief of Police, giving the license number
of the wrecker. The card shall also have the signature of the Chief
of Police and the date of inspection of the wrecker.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to establish reasonable
rules and regulations for the inspection and operation of wreckers
and the design, construction, maintenance and conditions for the safe
conduct of a wrecker service business, in accordance with the standards
outlined in this chapter. The Chief shall maintain due vigilance over
all wreckers to see that they are kept in a safe condition for transporting
and hauling disabled vehicles and shall have the right at all times
to inspect all licensed wreckers. If at any time the Chief of Police
shall find the equipment inadequate or unsafe or find that the operator
is not adhering to the rules or regulations promulgated by the Chief
providing for adequate service, or otherwise violating the terms of
this chapter the Chief of Police has the authority to suspend. Furthermore,
the Chief of Police can suspend any license at any time for criminal
activity, Title 39 violations or any violation(s) of this chapter.
When a license is suspended, the Chief of Police shall forward a full
report to the Borough Administrator/Full-time Mayor and Mayor and
Council within seven business days after said suspension. If the licensee
objects to the determination of the Chief of Police, the licensee
may request a hearing before the Borough Administrator or Full-time
Mayor. The licensee must notify the Borough Administrator in writing
of a request for a hearing within 20 days of the suspension notice
issued by the Chief of Police.
The Borough Administrator or Full-time Mayor shall conduct a
hearing on the matter and impose such penalties, suspensions as shall
be proper. The Administrator or Full-time Mayor, at the conclusion
of the hearing, may affirm or reverse the decision of the Chief of
Police. In the event the Borough Administrator or Full-time Mayor
determines that a suspension of more than 30 days should be imposed
or that a permit should be revoked. The aggrieved party may, within
five days of notification of the Borough Administrator or Full-time
Mayor's decision, appeal the decision in writing to the Mayor and
Council. The Mayor and Council shall conduct a hearing within 30 days
of receipt of the written appeal.
The Chief of Police is also hereby authorized and empowered
to establish from time to time such additional rules and regulations,
not inconsistent herewith, as may be reasonable or necessary in carrying
out the provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The aggrieved party shall be given at least 10 days notice of a hearing by the Mayor and Council as provided in Section 21-10 above. The Mayor and Council shall render a decision within 30 days of the hearing.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
The Chief of Police shall keep a record of names of all persons
owning or operating wreckers approved under this chapter, together
with the license number and description of the wreckers and the date
and complete record of inspection made of them.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
Charges for transportation, hauling or service of disabled vehicles
by an approved wrecker or operator of any approved wrecker shall not
exceed rates to be fixed by the Borough Council by ordinance.
b.
Every owner of the wrecker shall give the owner of the vehicle a
written receipt for the fee paid. Copies of receipts shall be maintained
by the owner for two years and available for inspection by authorized
Borough officials.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
A wrecker permit hereunder shall be subject to the following conditions:
1.
No person shall seek employment by driving his wrecker to and from
in a short space in front of any disabled vehicle or otherwise interfering
with the proper and orderly progress of traffic along the public highways.
2.
No person owning or operating a wrecker shall engage in cruising.
3.
No person owning or operating a wrecker licensed under this chapter
shall permit or invite loitering within or near the wrecker.
4.
No person shall solicit or attempt to divert prospective patrons
of another wrecker nor shall be solicit or divert prospective patrons
of a given garage in the Borough to another garage.
5.
No person shall solicit, demand, or receive from any person any commission
or fee except the proper fee for transporting the disabled vehicle.
6.
No person shall pay any gratuity, tip, or emolument to any third
person not involved in the accident or to any Police Officer for any
information as to the location of any accident or for soliciting the
employment of the operator's services, nor give any gratuities, fees,
or other compensation or gifts to any members of the Police Department.
7.
No wrecker which happens to be passing by is permitted to solicit
business from any of the drivers involved in the accident. Any wrecker
at the scene may be used by the investigator to clear the scene if
traffic conditions preclude waiting for the authorized wrecker; however,
this may not authorize them to tow the vehicle from the scene.
8.
Shall any wrecker called be unable to respond adequately, or not
have available the equipment required for a particular job, the Police
Department using the rotation list, not the tower, shall obtain a
substitute.
9.
A patron or towee shall be given the opportunity by the Police Officer
to secure a wrecker of his choice unless the Police Officer determines
that the interests of traffic movement and control, and/or the public
health and safety require the services of a wrecker on the rotation
list. The decision of the Police Officer shall be final.
b.
Towing Operator Personnel. The employees of the towing operator shall
meet the following requirements:
1.
An employee of the towing operator shall under no circumstances be
deemed an agent, servant and/or employee of the Borough or represent
to the public that he/she is an employee of the Borough of Bloomingdale.
2.
No person shall be employed by the towing operator unless he/she
has obtained a record check and has been approved by the Borough of
Bloomingdale Police Department.
3.
The towing operator and his employees are prohibited from collecting
or attempting to collect a fee, commission, pay or charge other than
as provided for in this section.
4.
The name of the individual tow truck employee shall be listed on
the towing ticket/receipt.
5.
The towing operator shall provide the Police Department with a list
of said personnel and copies of each operator's commercial driver
license (CDL) and social security number.
6.
No towing operator shall employ, directly or indirectly, any employee
of the Bloomingdale Police Department.
7.
No cruising by personnel shall be permitted.
8.
The licensee shall be responsible for roadway cleanup, which shall
include but not be limited to removing broken glass and debris at
the scene of an accident, as per N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.8b, and may charge
the owner of the vehicle that created the debris a reasonable clean-up
fee.
9.
The Police Officer at the scene of an accident or disabled vehicle
shall be in complete charge and shall be responsible to guarantee
that the scene is properly cleared and safe for traffic to resume
safely.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
Regular Towing Service. Every person owning an approved wrecker shall
keep a record of all details of each vehicle towed, serviced, or transported,
together with full information concerning the service and fee charged
for a four year period. This record shall indicate the date of towing,
location, and the name and address of the owner and/or driver of the
disabled vehicle. The record book herein described shall be kept open
for inspection at all times by the Chief of Police or any duly authorized
representative of the Chief.
b.
Vehicles Impounded by the Police Department. All companies on the
towing list shall maintain a record regarding all vehicles impounded
at the request of the Bloomingdale Police Department. For example,
abandoned vehicles, recovered stolen vehicles, or vehicles held for
investigation by the Department. This record shall be made available
to any Police Officer for inspection upon request and shall contain
the following information:
1.
The date, time, location, and name of the wrecker driver who towed
the vehicle at the Department's request.
2.
The name of the Police Officer who requested the vehicle be impounded.
3.
The physical location of the vehicle after being towed.
4.
Identification of the impounded vehicle to include make, model, color,
vehicle identification number, license number, and name of registered
owner if known.
5.
A vehicle impounded by the Police shall not be released without a
Tow Order Release Form authorizing said release.
6.
A written record shall be kept or maintained by the towing service
indicating the name of the person releasing the vehicle, the type
of "proof of ownership" presented, and the name of the person receiving
said vehicle.
c.
It shall be the responsibility of the towing company to obtain proper
proof of ownership and identification prior to the release of any
vehicle. Release of any vehicle to an unauthorized person by the towing
company shall result in liability against such company.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 10-2013]
a.
Wreckers performing towing service under these regulations shall
perform on a monthly rotating basis, which rotating list shall be
limited to those approved wrecker operators. The Chief of Police is
hereby authorized to establish a system of rotation in the assignment
of wreckers in the area. Wreckers shall be assigned from the rotating
list only. No person shall respond to the scene of an accident except
upon notification by the officer in charge of Police Headquarters
or upon request of the driver or owner of the disabled vehicle.
b.
Additional rules and regulations regarding the rotation of wreckers
as may be promulgated hereunder by the Chief of Police shall take
effect immediately after service of a copy thereof to all permit holders
for wreckers in the Borough which may be made by addressing same to
the permit holders by mail at their last known addresses.
[Ord. No. 4-2001; Ord. No. 21-2007 § 1; Ord. No. 10-2013; Ord.
No. 1-2018; amended 6-1-2021 by Ord. No. 12-2021]
a.
The towing rates for the Borough of Bloomingdale shall not exceed
those as established by the New Jersey Department of Insurance and
promulgated in the New Jersey Register and allowed by the New Jersey
State Police.
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Road Service
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Light vehicles - up to 10,000 pounds
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$125 per hour plus parts
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Medium/heavy vehicles - 10,001 pounds and above
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$175 per hour plus parts
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Towing - Basic
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Light duty - up to 10,000 pounds
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Hook-up $150
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Medium duty - 10,001-16,000 pounds
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$250 per hour
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Heavy duty - 16,001 pounds and above
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$500 per hour
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Decoupling fee (if tow is not performed)
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1/2 of basic rate
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Recovery/Winching (in addition to towing - per
truck including driver)
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Light/medium duty up to 16,000 pounds
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$350 per hour charged in 1/2 hour increments of $175 per 1/2
hour
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Heavy duty 16,001 pounds and above
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$600 per hour
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Specialized Recovery Equipment
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Rotator/crane recovery unit
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$1,200 per hour
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Tractor with landoll trailer or detach trailer
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$450 per hour
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Tractor/transport hauler only
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$250 per hour
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Refrigerated trailer w/tractor
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$450 per hour
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Box trailer w/tractor
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$400 per hour
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Air cushion unit
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$1,000 per hour
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Light tower
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$250 per hour
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Pallet jack
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$200 flat rate
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Rollers
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$200 flat rate
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Any other specialized equipment
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$250 per hour
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Loader/backhoe/telescopic handler/ bulldozer/bobcat
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$300 per hour each
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Forklift
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$300 per hour
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Dump truck/dump trailer with tractor
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$350 per hour
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Roll-off with container
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$350 per hour plus disposal
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Recovery supervisor vehicle
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$150 per hour
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Scene safety equipment, communication equipment, traffic management
equipment, etc.
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$250 per hour each type used
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Recovery support vehicle/trailer additional recovery equipment
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$350 per hour
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Labor - All Labor Minimum of 1 Hour
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Accident minor clean-up and disposal of debris (minimum included
in basic service)
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$75 per hour one hour minimum
plus absorbent materials used
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Recovery supervisor and/or Level III recovery specialist
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$225 per hour
*charges limited to one per incident
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Certified towing operator
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$125 per hour per man
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Manual laborers (for exceptional situations)
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$100 per hour per man
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Storage - Per Calendar Day (Inside Rates Two Times Outside
Rate)
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Cars/ light truck, 10-foot by 20-foot space
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$45 per day
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Trucks (dual wheels)/single axle
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$90 per day
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Tractor/dump truck/tractor and trailer combo/trailers
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$125 per unit per day
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Buses
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$150 per day
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Roll-off
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$125 per day for each
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Cargo/accident debris/load storage/vehicle components, 10-foot
by 20-foot space
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$45 per space used per day
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Rental of any tow-company-supplied trailer post accident
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$500 per day
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Additional Services/Notes
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Fuel/haz-mat/cargo spills clean up and disposal
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Time and material
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Hazmat and trash recovery
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Surcharged 10%
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Subcontractor mark-up
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10%
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Adminstrative charge only after 3rd visit to vehicle
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Cars only - $50
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Administration charge
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Medium/heavy truck - $200
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After hours release
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$75
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Notification documentation fee
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$50
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Tarping/wrapping vehicle
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$90 per car/$250 per truck
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Fuel surcharge
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Reserved for future need
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Notes:
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*After the first hour, all hourly billable rates will be charged
in half-hour increments.
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**Charges for all trucks/recovery equipment are inclusive of
the operator. You may not separately charge for an operator that drives/operates
the truck/recovery equipment.
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b.
A copy of these rates and fees shall be on file in the office of
the Borough Clerk and available for public inspection during regular
business hours. Each towing company shall maintain a copy of said
fee schedule and have the same available for inspection by any patron
or towee.
c.
All complaints received by the Borough regarding a towing operator's
performance under the provisions of this section shall be investigated
by the Chief of Police or his designee. Any person whose vehicle is
towed by the Borough of Bloomingdale and wishes to lodge a complaint
regarding said towing may do so by submitting a written grievance
to the Borough Administrator or Full-time Mayor's Office. The
Borough Administrator or Full-time Mayor shall review all grievances
and attempt to structure a satisfactory resolution of the dispute.
d.
Any person who wishes to appeal the towing costs of their vehicle
and any charges they incurred as a result of the towing may do so
by:
e.
Failure to properly complete the form or submit the form within the
twenty-day time period will disqualify the appeal from consideration.
No appeal shall be heard until all outstanding fines or tickets have
been paid by the appellant.
