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1440 ORDINANCE NO. 1440 ( #02 - 2012) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JMC §5.32.110 (NONCONSENSUAL TOWING REGULATIONS); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, after study and review, City officials and business members have determined that an additional new provision is needed for towing and wrecker service regulations applicable in the City in compliance with ACA § 27 -50 -1101 to prevent towing of vehicles from private and /or public properties to locations outside City limits and the assessment of unreasonable and inappropriate towing and service charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT :: SECTION ONE: Jacksonville Municipal Code § 5.32.110 is hereby created and shall include the following: JMC § 5.32.110 - Nonconsensual Towing Requirements. (1) Any towing or wrecker service(s) receiving request(s) for towing services from public or private property(ies) through an owner /authorized representative must hold all appropriate licensure(s) and insurance coverage required by the City and the State of Arkansas for operation of such a service /business. (2) As well, said towing or wrecker service(s) must comply with all provisions of this Chapter, specifically but not limited to, § 5.32.020, § 5.32.030, § 5.32.080, and § 5.32.090 so as to insure applicable service facilities within the corporate city limits, appropriate times of operation, and appropriate and reasonable storage and towing service fees and charges. (3) Failure to conform to all applicable requirements and regulations will result in the removal of said business /person /entity from authority to conduct business within the City limits of the City of Jacksonville. SECTION TWO: All Ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication, as provided by and subject to the requirements of applicable law. ORDINANCE 1440 ( 102 - 2012) Page Two APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1.5 DAY OF MARCH, 2012 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS f Vii. V SUSAN DAV , CITY CLER A " -o` TOFe 9 Ad ROBE" E. BA • B #iRNEY