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Home My WebLink AboutRES NO 040-02RESOLUTION NO. 0 4 0 ' 0 2 A RESOLUTION SETTING RATES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOW TRUCK SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has contracted with a number of tow truck services to provide towing services to the City and to others at the request of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to these contracts, the tow truck services may charge no more than the rates set by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the equipment used in providing services pursuant to these contracts shall meet the specifications set forth by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-95 entitled "A Resolution Setting Rates and Equipment Specifications for Tow Truck Services Provided Pursuant to Contract with the City" was approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bakersfield on January 25, 1995; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to increase the rates and equipment specifications for tow truck services contracting with the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: 1. TOW TRUCK SERVICES. Rates tO be charged for tow truck services by any business providing tow services to the City pursuant to contract between the City and the business shall be set forth as follows: A. LIGHT-DUTY TOW SERVICES. (The towing of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of which is 10,000 pounds or less.) All light-duty towing within a five-mile radius ...................... $ 75.00 All light-duty towing using a car carrier .......................... $ 75.00 Each mile beyond five miles .................................. $ 3.50 Standby time for each 15 minutes after the first 15 minutes .................................... $ 6.50 Inside storage per day ...................................... -Pagelof 15 Pages Outside storage per day ..................................... $ 12.00 Service call charge ......................................... $ 37.50 Winching per hour .......................................... $ 75.00 Setting overturned vehicle on wheels ........................... $ 25.00 Use of dollies ............................................. $ 25.00 After hours release ......................................... $ 37.50 B. MEDIUM-DUTY TOW SERVICES. (The towing of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of which is 10,001 pounds to 25,000 pounds.) All medium-duty towing within five-mile radius ....................$100.00 All medium-duty towing using a car carrier ....................... $ 95.00 Each mile beyond five miles .................................. $ 5.00 (Refer to Bakersfield City radius map) Standby time for each 15 minutes after the first 15 minutes .................................... $ 10.00 Inside storage per day ...................................... $ 17.50 Outside storage per day ..................................... $ 12.00 Service call charge ......................................... $ 37.50 Winching per hour .......................................... $ 75.00 Setting overturned vehicle on wheels ........................... $ 25.00 Use of dollies ............................................. $ 25.00 After hours release ......................................... $ 37.50 C. HEAVY-DUTY TOW SERVICES. (The towing of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of which is 25,001 pounds or more.) All heavy-duty towing within five-mile radius Per hour ............................................ $150.00 Each mile beyond five miles (Refer to Bakersfield City radius map) ..................... $ 2~50 - Page 2 of 15 Pages - Inside storage per day ...................................... $ 28.50 Outside storage per day ..................................... $ 28.50 Service call charge ......................................... $ 37.50 After hours release ......................................... $ 37.50 Vehicles stored twenty-four hours or less shall be charged no more than one day storage. Each day thereafter shall be calculated by calendar day. No inside storage rates shall be incurred unless inside storage is requested or required by the City or registered owner of the vehicle. No car-carrier rates shall be charged unless a car carrier is requested or required by the City or registered owner of the vehicle towed. Additionally, no mileage may be charged for towing outside of the five-mile radius unless the vehicles to be towed are located outside of the five-mile radius and the police request response outside of the five- mile radius. 2. LIGHT-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. TOW TRUCK - MINIMUM OF TWO REQUIRED. 1. Equipment specifications - car carrier (one car). 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater 4 ton recovery equipment rating Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es) 100 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) specifications Tow chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications, J/T hook assembly Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications Tow sling rating 3,000 lbs. Wheel lift safety straps or equivalent mechanical device 1) All required wheel safety straps, or equivalent wheel retention device, tie down straps, and safety chains shall be used as required during towing operations. Tow dolly One 3 ton snatch block Wheel lift rating - retracted 3,000 lbs., 95" extension 3,000 lbs. - Page 3 of 15 Pages - 2. Equipment specifications. 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater Hydraulic or mechanical winch 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications J/l' hook loading bridle/chains Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications; two pair of safety chains for the vehicle being transported. 1) All required tie down straps and safety chains shall be used as required during towing operations. 3. Equipment specifications - car carrier (two cars). 16,001 - GVWR chassis or more Hydraulic or mechanical winch 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications J/l' hook loading bridle/chains Safety chains 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications; two pair of safety chains for the vehicle being transported and two safety chains for the vehicle being towed. 1) All required tie down straps and safety chains shall be used as required during towing operations. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. For each type or classification of towing equipment (sling, wheel lift or carrier) certain types of equipment are required and any other equipment as may be required by the Chief of Police or his designee at a later date. a. Required equipment. 2) 3) -Page 4 Towing sling - a J/T hook tow chain assembly, a 4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60" wooden crossbeam, a pair of spacer blocks, a steering wheel clamp, a towing dolly and safety chains. Wheel lift - wheel safety straps or equivalent mechanical device, steering wheel clamp, towing dolly and safety chains. Car carrier - J/l' hook loading bridle, a 4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60" wooden crossbeam, a pair of ?.r~:v spacer blocks, and two pair of safety chains. .? '~ of 15 Pages- ~l~,l~.a~ 4) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag lights); lights to be used at ail times on towed vehicle. Fire extinguisher - mounted. Broom Shovel Reflective triangles Flares Trash can(s) with absorbent One 3 ton rated snatch block Shop-to-truck radio (CB excluded) Service and other equipment. For service calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with the following service equipment: 1) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an approved container 2) Booster battery or hot box starting system 3) Hydraulic jack capable of handling passenger cars and light trucks 4) Metric and standard lug wrenches 5) Rubber mallet/hub cap tool 6) Lockout tools 7) Motorcycle straps 8) First aid kit 9) Sledge hammer 10) Bolt cutters 11 ) Crow bar 12) Tool kit - may include: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) J) k) m) n) o) P) q) Assorted open end wrenches; standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and metric, 6-19 mm Assorted screwdrivers; straight blade and Phillips Crescent wrench Ball peen hammer Pliers Battery and terminal cleaning tools Point file Allen wrench for Delco distributors Mechanic's wire Plastic electrical tape/duct tape Tire valve core tool Miscellaneous fuses Small pry bar Shop rags Flashlight Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19 mm Rachet and extensions - Page 5 of 15 Pages- C. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. 1. Equipment limitations. All towing equipment, recovery equipment and carrier ratings are based on structural factors only. Actual towing, carrying and recovery capacity may be limited by the capacity of the chassis and the optional equipment selected. 2. Towing limitations. The criteria to determine the safe towing limits for a truck are: The total weight of the truck, including the lifted load, must fall within the manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVVVR) and not exceed either the Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings (FAWR, RAWR). The truck must meet all applicable state and/or federal standards. For proper steering and braking, the front axle load must be at least 50% of its normal unladen weight after the load is lifted. 3. Identification labels. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model and rated capacity. 4. Recovery equipment rating. · The basic performance rating of the recovery equipment is the weight the equipment can lift in a winching mode, when the boom is static at a 30 degree elevation with the load lines vertical and the lifting cables sharing the load equally measured with a live load (weight or load cell). 1) The structural design of the recovery equipment must have a higher load capacity than the performance rating(s). 2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook, SAE J706. - Page 6 of 15 Pages- 3) All ratings for cable and chain assemblies are for the undamaged assembly condition. All cable and chain assemblies should be the same type, construction and rating as specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment. 4) Safety chains: a) Safety chains shall be rated at no less than the rating specified by the OEM. 5) Control/Safety labels: a) All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation as well as any special warnings or cautions. 3. MEDIUM-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. TOW TRUCK. 1. Equipment specifications. 19,501 lbs. GVVVR chassis or greater 14 ton recovery equipment rating Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es) 150 ft. 7/16" 6x19 cable or original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) specifications Tow chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM specifications Safety chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM specifications Tow sling rating 7,000 lbs. Two 8 ton snatch blocks Wheel lift safety straps or equivalent mechanical device 1) All required wheel safety straps, or equivalent wheel retention device, tie down straps and safety chains shall be used as required during towing operations. Wheel lift or under lift rating - retracted, 10,000 lbs., 85" extension, 8,000 lbs. 2. Equipment specifications - car carrier. 19,501 lbs. GVVVR chassis or greater Hydraulic or mechanical winch - Page 7 of 15 Pages- 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications J/T hook loading bridle/chains Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications; two pair of safety chains for each vehicle being transported and two safety chains for the vehicle being towed 1) All required tie down straps and safety chains shall be used as required during towing operations. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. For each type or classification of towing equipment (sling, wheel lift or carrier) certain types of equipment are required and any other equipment as may be required by the Chief of Police or his designee at a later date. a. Required equipment. 1) 2) 3) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14) Towing sling - a J/T hook tow chain assembly, a 4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60" wooden crossbeam, a pair of spacer blocks, a steering wheel clamp, a towing dolly and safety chains. Wheel lift - wheel safety straps or equivalent mechanical device, steering wheel clamp, towing dolly and safety chains. Truck hitch - tow chain assembly, 4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden crossbeams (as necessary), aluminum tow angle(s) and safety chains. Under lift - an assortment of lift forks/adapters, safety tie down chains and safety chains. Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag lights); lights to be used at all times on towed vehicle. Fire extinguisher - mounted Broom Shovel Reflective triangles Flares Trash can(s) with absorbent Two 8 ton rated snatch blocks Air hoses and necessary fittings to provide air to the towed vehicle Shop-to-truck radiq (C/B excluded) b= Service and other equipment. For service calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with the following service equipment: Page 8 of 15 Pages - 1) 2 3 4 5 6 7 9) to) 11) 12) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an approved container Booster battery or hot box starting system Hydraulic jack capable of handling passenger cars and light trucks Metric and standard lug wrenches Rubber mallet/hub cap tool Lockout tools Motorcycle straps First aid kit Sledge hammer Bolt cutters Crow bar Tool kit - may include: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) J) k) m) n) o) P) q) Assorted open end wrenches; standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and metric, 6-19 mm Assorted screwdrivers; straight blade and Phillips Crescent wrench Ball peen hammer Pliers Battery and terminal cleaning tools Point file Allen wrench for Delco distributors Mechanic's wire Plastic electrical tape/duct tape Tire valve core tool Miscellaneous fuses Small pry bar Shop rags Flashlight Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19 mm Rachet and extensions GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. 1. Equipment limitations. All towing equipment, recovery equipment and carrier ratings are based on structural factors only. Actual towing, carrying and recovery capacity may be limited by the capacity of the chassis and the optional equipment selected. 2. Towing limitations. aq The criteria to determine the safe towing limits for ~ truck are: , - Page 9 of 15 Pages- 4, 1) The total weight of the truck, including the lifted load, must fall within the manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVVVR) and not exceed either the Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings (FAWR, RAWR). 2) The truck must meet all applicable state and/or federal standards. 3) For proper steering and braking, the front axle load must be at least 50% of its normal unladen weight after the load is lifted. Identification labels. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model and rated capacity. Recovery equipment rating. The basic performance rating of the recovery equipment is the weight the equipment can lift in a winching mode, when the boom is static at a 30 degree elevation with the load lines vertical and the lifting cables sharing the load equally measured with a live load (weight or load cell). 1) The structural design of the recovery equipment must have a higher load capacity than the performance rating(s). 2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook, SAE J706. 3) All ratings for cable and chain assemblies are for the undamaged assembly condition. All cable and chain assemblies should be the same type, construction and rating as specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment. Safety chains. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than the rating~ specified by the OEM. - Page 10 of 15 Pages - 6. Control/safety labels. All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation as well as any special warnings or cautions. 4. HEAVY-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. TOW TRUCK. 1. Equipment specifications. 50,000 lbs. GVWR chassis or greater Air brakes w/air hookup package 30 ton recovery equipment rating Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es) 250 ft. 3/4" 6x19 cable or original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) specifications Tow chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM specifications Safety chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM specifications Tow sling rating 20,000 lbs. Two 12 ton snatch blocks Under lift rating: retracted* 32,000 lbs. 100" extension** 16,000 lbs. Measured from the center line of the rear axle of the towing vehicle to 10 inches behind the back face of the lifting bar. Measured from the center line of the rear axle to the center of the lift forks. B. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. For each type or classification of towing equipment, certain types of equipment are required and any other equipment as may be required by the Chief of Police or his designee. a. Required equipment: 1 ) Towing sling - a tow chain assembly, a 4"x4"x60" and a 6"x6"x60" wooden crossbeam, a pair of spacer blocks, a steering wheel clamp and safety chains. 2) Truck hitch - tow chain assembly, 4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden crosSbeams (as necessary~,~. aluminum tow angle(s) and safety chains. ~:~ ' ~,~ -Page 11 of 15 Pages- ~i~t~ 3) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15) Under reach an assortment of lift forks/adapters, safety tie down chain(s) and safety chains. Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag lights); lights to be used at all times on towed vehicle. Fire extinguisher - mounted Broom Shovel Reflective triangles Flares Trash can(s) with absorbent Steering wheel clamp Two 12 ton rated snatch blocks Axle covers/caps Air hoses and necessary fittings to provide air to the towed vehicle Shot-to-truck radio (C/B excluded) Service and other equipment. For service calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with the following service equipment: 1) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an approved container Booster battery or hot box starting system Hydraulic jack capable of handling passenger cars and light trucks Metric and standard lug wrenches Rubber mallet/hub cap tool Lockout tools Motorcycle straps First aid kit Sledge hammer Bolt cutters Crow bar Tool kit - may include: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) J) Assorted open end wrenches; standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and metric, 6-19 mm Assorted screwdrivers; straight blade and Phillips Crescent wrench Ball peen hammer Pliers Battery and terminal cleaning tools point file Allen wrench for Delco distributors Mechanic's wire Plastic electrical tape/duct tape - Page 12 of 15 Pages - )qiG~NA[ k) ~) m) n) o) P) q) Tire valve core tool Miscellaneous fuses Small pry bar Shop rags Flashlight Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19 mm Rachet and extensions GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. 1. Equipment limitations. All towing equipment, recovery equipment and carrier ratings are based on structural factors only. Actual towing, carrying and recovery capacity may be limited by the capacity of the chassis and the optional equipment selected. 2. Towing limitations. The criteria to determine the safe towing limits for a truck are: 1) The total weight of the truck, including the lifted load, must fall within the manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVVVR) and not exceed either the Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings (FAWR, RAWR). 2) The truck must meet all applicable state and/or federal standards. 3) For proper steering and braking, the front axle load must be at least 50% of its normal unladen weight after the load is lifted. 3. Identification labels. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model and rated capacity. 4. Recovery equipment rating. The. basic performance rating of the recovery equipment is the weight the equipment can lift in a winching mode, when the boom is static at a 30 degree:: elevation with the load lines vertical and the lifting -Page13of 15 Pages- cables sharing the load equally measured with a live load (weight or load cell). 1) The structural design of the recovery equipment must have a higher load capacity than the performance rating(s). 2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook, SAE J706. 3) All ratings for cable and chain assemblies are for the undamaged assembly condition. All cable and chain assemblies should be the same type, construction and rating as specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment. 5. Safety chains. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than the rating specified by the OEM. 6. Control/safety labels, All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation as well as any special warnings or cautions. 5. LIMIT ON CONTRACTS. The City shall contract with no more than six (6) towing services each for light-duty and medium-duty towing services, and no more than two (2) towing services for heavy-duty towing services. 6. FEES FOR INSPECTIONS BY CITY. Each business providing two truck services shall pay to City a fee of $30.00 annually per tow truck to cover the cost of inspections by the City. ---ooo0ooo--- - Page 14 of 15 Pages- I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on MAR 20 2002 , by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER COUNClLMEMBER MAR 20 2002 APPROVED By:~ HARVEY L. HALL Mayor CITY CLERK and Ex ¢)~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED AS TO FORM: BART J, THILTGEN City Attorney Deputy CI~ Attorney ADD:Isc S:\COUNCIL~Resos\TowTruckRates.wpd February 22, 2002 - Page 15 of 15 Pages -