Towing and immobilization reforms
Summary
The towing industry asked for a higher annual rate ceiling, a diesel fuel surcharge and a surcharge for storing damaged EVs. Commissioner Davis attacked the numbers as arbitrary and anti-consumer, staff said the $15/$25 surcharge far exceeds the ~$6 actual fuel cost, and the board deferred the fee resolution indefinitely while enacting the background-check ordinance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Deferred increases would have raised the standard tow from $175 and added a $15-$25 fuel surcharge and roughly $87 EV storage fee, paid by consumers in non-consensual tows.
Towing companies facing rising diesel and insurance costs would benefit if enacted later.
Consumers whose cars are towed without consent — often HOA parking disputes — would bear the added fees.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Commission — October 6, 2026
The towing industry asked for a higher annual rate ceiling, a diesel fuel surcharge and a surcharge for storing damaged EVs. Commissioner Davis attacked the numbers as arbitrary and anti-consumer, staff said the $15/$25 surcharge far exceeds the ~$6 actual fuel cost, and the board deferred the fee resolution indefinitely while enacting the background-check ordinance.
County Commission — September 22, 2026
Mayor Bogen's plan to rewrite the rules for towing and immobilization companies was pushed to October 6, leaving the current system in place a few weeks longer.
County Commission — June 16, 2026
A proposal to cap the maximum nonconsent towing and immobilization rates in the county's administrative code got punted to August 20. No debate happened.
County Commission — June 9, 2026
Vice-Mayor McKinzie wants the county attorney to draft changes to maximum nonconsent towing and immobilization rates — the fees charged when your car is towed without your consent. The item was deferred.
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