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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25400
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A THREE (3) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
TOWING PERMITS WITH BOTH BEACH TOWING
SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES,
INC., RESPECTIVELY; COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1,
2003, AND EXPIRING ON FEBRUARY 29, 2004.
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, Article V of the Miami Beach City Code, provides for
police vehicle towing permits for the towing of vehicles identified by the City as requiring
removal from public and private property; and
WHEREAS, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 1-91/94 for Providing
Police and Parking Department Towing Services in the City of Miami Beach; thereafter,
the Mayor and City Commission selected Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont
Towing Services, Inc. as the successful proposers to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 95-21615, the Mayor and City
Commission extended the towing permits issued for Beach Towing Services, Inc. and
Tremont Towing Services, Inc. for a fifteen (15) month period that commenced on July
1, 1995 and expired on September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 1996, the Mayor and City Commission approved a
second extension of the permits for a period of sixty (60) days, from September 30,
1996 to November 30, 1996, to negotiate additional terms and conditions of the towing
permits with Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 1996, the Mayor and Commission approved an
extension of the towing permits for a period of two (2) years, expiring on November 30,
1998, with a one (1) year option, to be renewed at the sole discretion of the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 1998, the Mayor and Commission approved the
two one-year renewal options of the towing permits, expiring on November 30, 1999
and 2000, respectively; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2000, the Mayor and Commission waived, by a 5/ih
vote, the competitive bidding requirement and approved a two-year towing permit with
Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc., respectively; each
expiring on November 30, 2002, with three additional one-year terms, to be renewed at
the sole discretion of the City; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2002, the Mayor and Commission approved the first
of three one (1) year renewal terms, commencing on December 1, 2002 and expiring on
November 30, 2003; further approved an increase to the existing maximum allowable
towing rate for Class "A" tows from $90.00, to $95.00; and increased the City's
administrative fee per tow (fee paid to the City by towing service provider) from $20.00,
to $25.00, and from $10.00, to $12.50, for each vehicle which is disconnected from the
towing or removal apparatus; and
WHEREAS, Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc.
continue to be the only two service providers which satisfy all requirements as
stipulated in the City's towing permit requirements, including the ability to provide
storage facilities within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the Administration, including the Police Department and the Parking
Department, are negotiating various terms with both Beach Towing Services, Inc. and
Tremont Towing Services, Inc., and herein recommend approving a three (3) month
extension of the towing permits with both Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont
Towing Services, inc., commencing on December 1, 2003, and expiring on February
29, 2004, in order to complete negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission,
upon recommendation of the Administration, approve a three (3) month extension of
the towing permits with both Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing
Services, Inc., respectively; commencing on December 1, 2003, and expiring on
February 2.9, 2004.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of
,2003
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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Condensed Title:
Approving a three (3) month extension to the towing permits with Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont
Towing Services, Inc., respectively; commencing on December 1,2003, and expiring on February 29, 2004.
Issue:
Whether to approve a three (3) month extension to the towing permits with both Beach Towing Services
and Tremont Towing Services commencing on December 1, 2003 and expiring on February 29, 2004?
Item SummarvfRecommendation:
The Administration, including the Police Department, and Parking Department are negotiating various
terms with both Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc. Therefore, in order to
provide uninterrupted towing services, the Administration recommends approving a three (3) month
extension of the towing permits with both Beach Towing Services and Tremont Towing Services,
commencing on December 1, 2003 and expiring on February 29, 2004.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Amount to be expended:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager 0 0
Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A THREE (3) MONTH EXTENSION
WITH BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING
SERVICES, INC., RESPECTIVELY; COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1,2003,
AND EXPIRING ON FEBRUARY 29, 2004.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Date: November 25, 2003
To:
From:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The towing service providers Tremont Towing located at 1916 Bay Road, Miami Beach,
Florida and Beach Towing, located at 1349 Dade Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida,
currently have a permit issued by the City to provide towing service to the Police and
Parking Departments. On November 20, 1996, the Mayor and City Commission waived by
a 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, and approved an extension of the
towing permits for a period of two years, to expire on November 30, 1998. On November
18, 1998, the Mayor and City Commission approved two (2) additional one (1) year
options, to be renewed at the sole discretion of the City. The second one (1) year option
expired on November 30, 2000. On October 18, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission
waived, by a 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, and approved a two (2) year
contract, with three (3) one-year options, to be renewed at the sole discretion of the City.
The Administration, including the Police Department and the Parking Department are
satisfied with the level of service provided by both Beach Towing Services, Inc. and
Tremont Towing Services, Inc. Moreover, both services providers are the only qualified
towing service providers satisfying the minimum vehicle storage requirements (capacity for
storage of 100 vehicles) within the city limits.
The Administration, including the Police and Parking Departments are negotiating various
points with both towing agencies. Therefore, in order to continue providing uninterrupted
towing services, a three (3) month extension commencing on December 1, 2003, and
expiring on February 29,2004, is recommended.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve a three (3)
month extension of the towing permits with both Beach Towing Services and Tremont
Towing Services, commencing on December 1, 2003 and expiring on February 29,2004.
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