Towing contract process change
Summary
Harting flagged that a procurement change will raise resident towing fees from $130 to $150 and could put long-time contractor Tri-J out of business; council asked for the bid documents.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents' towing fees rise $20 per tow; the city's contract value drops from ~$60K to ~$15K.
The winning towing vendor and the city under new procurement rules.
Tri-J, a 32-year local vendor, faces potential closure; residents pay higher tow fees.
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