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File #: RES-25:164    Version: 1 Name: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORD-17:026 RELATING TO TOWING SERVICES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Type: Resolution Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 11/13/2025 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORD-17:026 RELATING TO TOWING SERVICES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
Code sections: Chapter 66 - Traffic & Vehicles
Attachments: 1. CityJboroMayor_20251112_135058.pdf, 2. CityJboroMayor_20251112_135317.pdf
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORD-17:026 RELATING TO TOWING SERVICES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas currently regulates the price structure for towing services for the citizens of Jonesboro, and

 

WHEREAS, this ordinance only relates to requests for towing initiated by departments of the City of Jonesboro, and

 

WHEREAS, data has been submitted that demonstrates the rates established in 2017 are not in conformity with current economic standards; and

 

WHEREAS, the following amended language of Chapter 66-83 is to be adopted with all other language remaining the same.

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:

 

SECTION ONE: That sections of Chapter 66-83 shall be updated with the following language:

 

Section (a)(2)-Change the after hours release fee from $30 to $75.

 

Section (a)(16): (16) Change the following fees as follows:

City-wide base response rate..... from $125 to $225

Secondary tow… from $75 to $150

Per loaded mile outside city limits.....from $2 to $5

Winch…$100

Standby charges per hour..... $150

Daily storage per day..... $50/$100 per day for electric

After hours release…$75.00