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THE CITY OF 17 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTON, August 16, 2011 Police TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOW SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AND AUTHORIZE ITS USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY The City of Pleasanton Police Department and many local law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriffs Office, have modeled their tow service agreements after the State of California, Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) Tow Service Agreement. The City of Pleasanton last substantially revised the Police Department's tow service agreement in 1997, and since then the CHP has revised its agreement. The City's use of the same or substantially similar agreement as the CHP, the Alameda County Sheriffs Office, and other local agencies provides consistency to tow companies and law enforcement administration. The proposed agreement facilitates the safe, efficient and rapid removal of disabled vehicles or vehicles involved in collisions. The agreement also helps ensure the safety of the motoring public, police officers and tow truck operators. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Tow Service Agreement. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The implementation of the proposed tow service agreement has been included in the operating budget.