HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 207-94RESOLUTION NO. .2 U 7 - 9
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, the Council wishes to set 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:
I. TOW TRUCK SERVICES RATES
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 city limits
All light-duty towing using a car carrier
Each mile beyond city limits . . . . . .
Standby time for each 15 minutes after
the first 15 minutes . . . . . . . .
Inside storage per day. . . . . . . . .
Outside storage per day . . . . . . . .
Service call charge . . . . . . . . . .
Winching per hour . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting overturned vehicle on wheels. .
Use of dollies . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 50.00
$ 75.00
$ 3.50
$ 6.50
$
11.00
$
8.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
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S. 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 city limits
All medium-duty towing using a car carrier
Each mile beyond city limits . . . . . . .
Standby time for each 15 minutes after
the first 15 minutes . . . . . . . . . .
Inside storage per day . . . . . . . . . .
Outside storage per day . . . . . . . . .
Service call charge . . . . . . . . . . .
Winching per hour . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting overturned vehicle on wheels . . .
Use of dollies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 70.00
$ 95.00
$ 5.00
. . . . . $ 10.00
. . . . . $ 11.00
. . . . . $ 8.00
. . . . . . $ 25.00
. . . . . $ 25.00
. . . . . $ 25.00
. . . . . $ 25.00
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 city limits
per hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Each mile beyond city limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.50
Inside storage per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.00
Outside
storage per day . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . $
11.00
Service
call charge . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . $
25.00
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 city limits unless the vehicles to be towed
are located outside of the city limits and the police request
response outside of the city limits.
Mileage outside of the city limits is measured to the
closest city limit line, and is calculated based on a round trip.
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II. LIGHT-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS.
A. TOW TRUCK - MINIMUM OF TWO REQUIRED
1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER ONE CAR
a. 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. 4 ton recovery equipment rating
c. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es)
d. 100 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications
e. Tow chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM specifications,
J/T hook assembly
f. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications
g. Tow sling rating 3,000 lbs.
h. 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.
i. Tow dolly
j. One 3 ton snatch block
k. Wheel lift rating - retracted 3,000 lbs.
95" extension 3,000 lbs.
EOUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs 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.
EOUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER TWO CARS
a. 16,001 - GVWR chassis or more
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs of safety chains for
the vehicle being transported and two safety
chains for the vehicle being towed.
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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.
B
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) 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.
2) Wheel lift - wheel safety straps or
equivalent mechanical device, steering
wheel clamp, towing dolly, and safety
chains.
3) Truck hitch - tow chain assembly,
4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden crossbeams
(as necessary), aluminum tow angle(s),
and safety chains.
4) Under lift - an assortment of lift
forks/adapters, safety tie down chains,
and safety chains.
5) Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag
lights) lights to be used at all times on
towed vehicle.
6) Fire extinguisher - mounted.
7) Broom.
8) Shovel.
9) Reflective triangles.
10) Flares.
11) Trash can(s) with absorbent.
12) Two 8 ton rated snatch blocks.
13) Air hoses and necessary fittings to
provide air to the towed vehicle.
14) Shop to truck radio (C/B excluded).
b. 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.
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I) 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) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric, 6-
19 mm
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
C) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
P) Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
C. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. All towing equipment,
carrier ratings are
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recovery equipment, and
based on structural
F.
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:
a. The total weight of the truck, including the
lifted load, must fall within the
Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and not exceed either the Front or Rear
Axle Weight Ratings (FAWR, RAWR).
b. The truck must meet all applicable State
and/or Federal standards.
C. 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
a. 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
a. 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
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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.
III. MEDIUM-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS.
A. TOW TRUCK
1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 19,501 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. 14 ton recovery equipment rating
c. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es)
d. 150 ft. 7/16" 6x19 cable or Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications
e. Tow chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM specifications
f. Safety chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM
specifications
g. Tow sling rating 7,000 lbs.
h. Two 8 ton snatch blocks
i. 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.
j. Wheel lift or under lift rating -
retracted 10,000 lbs.
85" extension 8,000 lbs.
2. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER
a. 19,501 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs of safety chains for
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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) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric, 6-
19mm.
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
C) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
P) Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
C
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. 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
a. 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 (GVWR) and not exceed either the
Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings
(FAWR, RAWR). a.c
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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.
6.
IDENTIFICATION LABELS
a. 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 EOUIPMENT RATING
a. 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
a. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than
the rating specified by the OEM.
CONTROWSAFETY LABELS
All controls shall be clearly marked to
indicate proper operation as well as any
special warnings or cautions.
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IV. HEAVY DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT
A
TOW TRUCK
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 50,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater.
b. Air brakes w/air hookup package.
C. 30 ton recovery equipment rating.
d. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es).
e. 250 ft. 3/4" 6x19 cable or Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications.
f. Tow chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM specifications.
g. Safety chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM.
specifications.
h. Tow sling rating 20,000 lbs.
i. Two 12 ton snatch blocks
j. 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.
B
Measured from the center line of the
rear axle to the center of the lift
forks.
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)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
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.
Truck hitch - tow chain assembly,
4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden crossbeams
(as necessary), aluminum tow angle(s),
and safety chains.
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
towed vehicle.
Fire extinguisher -
Broom
used at all times on
mounted
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7) Shovel
8) Reflective triangles
9) Flares
10) Trash can(s) with absorbent
11) Steering wheel clamp
12) Two 12-ton rated snatch blocks
13) Axle covers/caps
14) Air hoses and necessary fittings to
provide air to the towed vehicle
15) Shop to truck radio (C/B excluded)
b.
Service and other equipment - (for service
calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with
the following service equipment):
1)
2)
3)
Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an
approved container
Booster battery or hot box
system
Hydraulic jack capable of
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:
starting
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
handling
a) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric, 6-
19mm
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
C) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
P) Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
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C
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. 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
a. 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 (GVWR) 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
a. 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
a. 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.
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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
a. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than
the rating specified by the OEM.
6. CONTROL/SAFETY LABELS
a. All controls shall be clearly marked to
indicate proper operation as well as any
special warnings or cautions.
V. 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.
VI. FEES FOR INSPECTIONS BY CITY
Each business providing tow truck services shall pay to
CITY a fee of $30.00 annually per tow truck to cover the cost
of inspections by the CITY.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of__$akersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on OEC 1`f 1`~4 by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMHMBERS DENOND, CARSON, SMITH, RONLES~-----, SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS N nnne
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEM BER Qe)nk
ABSENT: COUNCILMEICMS tMc caf fv) i
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
DEC 14 a
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY K. SKOUSEN
City Attorney
By:
URA C. MARIN
Assistant City Attorney
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