Councilmember Nick Licata
EVENT DATE:
Sept. 6, 2012, 2 p.m.
City Council committee to begin discussing proposed towing industry regulations
Legislation to place a cap the fees towing companies can charge for impounds from private property will be presented before the Government Performance and Finance Committee tomorrow:
WHAT: Council discussion on towing fee legislation
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Council Chambers, Seattle City Hall
600 Fourth Ave, second floor
Currently there are no limits on what towing companies can charge for private property impounds.
The legislation, Council Bill 117568, would also place a cap on charges for vehicle storage.
The bill will be presented at the September 6 meeting. View the agenda here. The Committee will not vote in tomorrow’s meeting, but will begin discussions on this topic.