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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND JAN'S TOWING FOR OFFICIAL
POLICE TOW AND GARAGE STORAGE SERVICES
1. PARTIES AND DATE
This Agreement is made and entered into this 7 day of u�S- ' , 2019 by
and between the City of Arcadia, a charter city organized under a Constitution and
laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 240 West
Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007 ("City") and Jan's Towing, Inc. with its
principal place of business at 1045 Kirkwall, Azusa, California, 91702. City and Jan's
are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties".
2. OBJECTIVES
To establish an Official Police Tow Service ("OPTS") for the City of Arcadia ("City") to
provide timely and professional towing and storage services for vehicles when a Police
Officer or other authorized City representative requests towing services.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the latter date upon which the authorized
representative of the OPTS or the authorized representative of the City of Arcadia signs
the Agreement.
4. EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR OFFICIAL POLICE TOW SERVICE
The OPTS shall have the exclusive right to receive calls from the City during the term of
this Vehicle Towing and Storage Agreement ("Agreement"), subject to the terms of this
Agreement, to provide towing and storage services for vehicles which are involved in
accidents, disabled, abandoned, impounded for evidence, impeding the flow of traffic or
otherwise subject to being towed and stored at the direction of the City.
5. BASIS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, has the final authority to determine disputes as
to the ability or authority to perform tow services for the City of Arcadia.
Whenever a driver or owner is requesting a towing service and is unable to specify a
particular business, or when a police officer, or other authorized City representative,
requests a towing service, the towing service called shall be the OPTS for the City of
Arcadia. When more than one vehicle is to be towed from the scene of a traffic
collision, and the drivers do not specify a preference, the OPTS shall be called for each
vehicle being towed.
If it is determined that the towing service is not needed and is canceled by the Arcadia
Police Department, up to and including arrival at the scene, there shall be no charges
assessed by the OPTS for the request.
If the OPTS is unable to handle the call due to size, location, etc., the OPTS will be
responsible for requesting another tow service to respond that is capable of handling
the situation.
6. REPUTATION AND FINANCIAL STATE
The authorized towing and storage facility must furnish proof of possession of the
towing equipment and storage yard facilities necessary to perform the obligation set
forth in this Agreement, including title to or a lease on the land necessary to perform the
obligation set forth in this Agreement, and meet the zoning and building requirements of
the City. The OPTS shall also possess a valid City of Arcadia Business License.
7. RESPONSE TIME
The OPTS must arrive on scene within twenty (20) minutes of a verbal request for
service by a member of the Arcadia Police Department or other authorized City
personnel, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including holidays and
weekends.
The OPTS dispatcher shall notify the Arcadia Police Dispatcher when it cannot
immediately respond with a tow vehicle, shall give the reason for the delay in response
and an estimated time of arrival. The OPTS may park up to two tow trucks on City
streets overnight in order to facilitate a timely response to Arcadia Police Department
calls for tow services.
8. PERSONNEL
The OPTS shall maintain at least two (2) qualified drivers to respond to requests for
service by the Arcadia Police Department at all times.
9. TRAINING / ABILITY— QUALIFICATIONS
The OPTS operators and tow truck drivers must be sufficiently trained and capable to
ensure safe and proper discharge of their service responsibilities. In addition, the OPTS
agrees to the following terms:
A. The OPTS shall provide the name, date of birth, and valid California
driver's license number of all drivers employed by the OPTS in writing to
the Arcadia Police Department Administrative Division Captain. The
OPTS shall notify the Arcadia Police Department Administrative Division
Captain, or his designated representative, shall also be notified in writing
of any new drivers or any change in employment status of a driver within
five (5) days of their date of hire or any change in employment status.
B. The OPTS operators shall participate in the Employer Pull Notice Program
through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The OPTS shall notify the
Arcadia Police Department Administrative Division Captain of any Pull
Notices received on their drivers.
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C. Tow Driver Qualifications/Requirements:
(1) Drivers employed by the OPTS shall be at least 18 years old,
possess the required class driver license to operate any or all Tow
Vehicles specified herein, and sufficiently capable and trained to
ensure safe and proper discharge of their towing service duties and
responsibilities in a safe and courteous manner. All drivers shall
comply with the requirements set forth in California Vehicle Code
Sections 27700 and 24605. All drivers shall meet all requirements
specified in Sections 2430.5 and 12520 of the California Vehicle
Code.
(2) Drivers and/or the OPTS shall provide the Arcadia Police
Department Administrative Division Captain with information in
writing concerning any driving citations received by the tow driver(s)
in the immediate prior three (3) years and all information regarding
any criminal convictions.
(3) The OPTS drivers shall present a neat, clean and professional
appearance. Drivers shall wear uniform type pants and shirt that
identify the tow service company and their name (first or last).
(4) The Chief of Police, in his sole discretion, is also hereby
empowered to require that the OPTS's drivers:
(a) Be fingerprinted;
(b) Undergo background checks by the California Department of
Motor Vehicles and any other agency deemed appropriate to
determine the safety practices of the drivers;
(5) The OPTS shall not utilize any driver to render services pursuant to
this Agreement:
(a) Who is subject to epilepsy, fainting or loss of consciousness
by reason of chronic medical condition;
(b) Whose driving record indicates five (5) violations of traffic
laws involving moving vehicles within two (2) years
preceding the date of application;
(c) Who has furnished false information on this application or
omitted to furnish all information requested on said
application forms;
(d) Who has been convicted of driving while under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs, or both, within three
(3) years of the date of application; or
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(e) Who has been convicted of a felony, any crime involving
moral turpitude, or any crime(s) specified in this Agreement
within two (2) years preceding the date of application.
(6) Notwithstanding compliance with the foregoing provisions, the City
may prohibit certain drivers from providing towing services to the
City or the Arcadia Police Department in its sole discretion. Such
directives shall be made by the Chief of Police, or his/her designee,
in writing to the OPTS.
All OPTS operators or their agents shall give to the driver or owner of a vehicle to be
stored, impounded or towed away, a business card, and/or a receipt with the service
name, address and phone number, and must ensure that the information is provided to
the Arcadia Police Department in the event that the driver is unavailable or
incapacitated.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
The OPTS shall install and maintain radio transmission and reception equipment
allowing for contact with each authorized tow vehicle.
11. BUSINESS HOURS —AVAILABILITY BY TELEPHONE
Police Availability: The OPTS shall make their services available 24 hours/day, 7
days/week, including holidays. No exceptions.
Public Availability: There shall be an OPTS employee or agent available in person
during normal business hours at the OPTS office to handle requests for service and
release of impounded/stored vehicles. Normal business hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. daily, seven (7) days a week, except that on days that the Santa Anita Race
Track conducts horse race meets, the OPTS shall remain open until 7:00 p.m. The
OPTS shall have an attendant on duty during all of the above business hours.
12. IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
A vehicle impounded as per authority of the California Vehicle Code or the California
Constitution will be documented by the Arcadia Police Department personnel.
Authorization from the Arcadia Police Department is required before the
impounded vehicles can be released.
13. RELEASE OF VEHICLE AFTER STORAGE / IMPOUND
Any vehicle stored or impounded by the Arcadia Police Department, CANNOT be
released without authorization from the Arcadia Police Department. When the OPTS
releases a stored vehicle, the OPTS shall require proper identification and an Arcadia
Police Department authorized release form (CHP 180). If the person requesting the
release of a vehicle does not have all the above, refer the person to the Arcadia Police
Department for further processing. The final decision for release of a vehicle shall come
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from the on-duty Watch Commander or his/her designee. The OPTS shall adhere to
this decision at all times.
14. RELEASE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The OPTS shall notify the Arcadia Police Department prior to the removal of property
from a stored vehicle and will provide a receipt listing the removed property and the
identification of the person(s) who removed items, with a copy placed in the stored
vehicle.
No property shall be removed from the stored vehicle without prior authorization from
the Arcadia Police Department.
Personal property is considered to be items that are not affixed to the vehicle and must
not be removed without prior authorization of the Arcadia Police Department.
15. OPTS STORAGE FACILITY STANDARDS
The OPTS must at all times throughout the term of this Agreement, comply with the
terms of this Agreement, all state and federal laws, and any subsequently enacted
towing ordinance, rules or regulations enacted by the City of Arcadia that are applicable
to OPTS. The OPTS shall, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements with
respect to its facilities:
A. Location of Storage Facility. The OPTS office and storage facility must be
within a five (5) mile radius of the City of Arcadia limits in order to ensure
adequate response times and limit the City's costs and administrative
burdens of having Arcadia Police Department personnel conduct
investigations at distant storage lots. Stored vehicles should be at a single
location. If a secondary storage location is required, it must be within a
one (1) mile radius of the primary location.
B. Storage Facility Requirements. Adequate security measures for the
protection of vehicles and property shall be provided for at all storage
facilities. The Arcadia Police Department Administrative Division Captain,
or his/her designee, shall be the sole judge of what constitutes "adequate"
security measures and may grant additional consideration for state of the
art security measures, including, but not limited to, security cameras and
motion sensors. At a minimum, all storage facilities shall comply with the
following requirements:
(1) All storage facilities shall be enclosed by a wall or fence at least 6
feet in height. Alternatively, storage facilities may consist of
enclosed buildings. All storage facility structures, including walls or
fences, shall meet the requirements of the jurisdiction in which the
facility is located, and shall be approved by the Arcadia Police
Department Administrative Division Captain, or his/her designee.
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(2) Storage lot that can hold a minimum of 100 vehicles.
(3) The security for the storage facility shall be adequate to preclude
theft, vandalism or damage by activity while in the OPTS's lot. The
storage facility and lot shall be configured in such a way that no
vehicles shall be left parked or stored on the public streets at any
time. The OPTS must provide off-street parking for its equipment
and be able to accommodate at least four additional vehicles for
customer parking. In addition to the four customer parking spaces,
at least one additional customer parking space shall be provided for
handicapped parking purposes. Said handicapped parking space
shall be van accessible. Storage vehicles should be secured away
from customer parking and the office area. The OPTS's office must
have a sign posted including the company name, address, phone
number and hours of operation, to be clearly visible from the
roadway.
C. All storage facilities must be approved for security by the Arcadia Police
Department Administrative Division Captain, or his/her designee, and
available for inspection upon request. Any breach of security in a building
or fence must be repaired within 24 hours.
D. All necessary vehicle storage facilities needed to meet the minimum
requirements of this section shall be constructed prior to the OPTS's
submittal of a response to the Request for Qualifications issued by the
City's General Services Department. All necessary approvals for such
storage facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Arcadia
Municipal Code, or appropriate county and/or city codes. Compliance with
this subsection shall not be deemed to create any duty for the City to
award a permit to the OPTS.
16. INSIDE STORAGE
The OPTS shall maintain an enclosed locked storage facility for a minimum of five (5)
vehicles. The OPTS shall maintain an additional two (2) spaces that can be secured by
the Arcadia Police Department for vehicles ordered impounded because of their
involvement in the commission of crimes or for other reasons (the "Designated Impound
Space"). The Designated Impound Space shall also meet the following criteria:
A. The Designated Impound Space shall be completely protected from the
elements, including wind, heat, adverse weather and other forms of
contamination (i.e. dust).
B. The Designated Impound Space must be able to be secured and
unauthorized entry must be prevented. Protection shall also be provided to
preclude evidence contamination by employees and other individuals.
Evidence contamination is defined as removal or touching of any items,
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papers, vehicle parts, etc., of an impounded vehicle that is impounded by
the Arcadia Police Department for investigation purposes. At a minimum,
there should be a door or gate that can be locked and secured from
employees and visitors.
C. The Arcadia Police Department will designate when a vehicle is to be
placed into the Designated Impound Space for evidence purposes and
may place a seal on each door of the vehicle or door(s) of the impound
facility to maintain the chain of evidence. Vehicles placed into inside
storage for evidence purposes shall not be removed from such protection
until approved by the Arcadia Police Department.
D. The Designated Impound Space must be of sufficient size to satisfy the
impound storage requirements of the Arcadia Police Department.
E. The Designated Impound Space must be lit with a minimum of two (2) 50
watt, overhead, quartz halogen lamps, or similar lamps that provide equal
or greater light.
F. The Designated Impound Space area must be accessible to Arcadia
Police Department personnel 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
G. The Designated Impound Space must be reasonably clean and clear of
dirt, animal waste, oil, etc.
H. The Designated Impound Space must be protected by an alarm system to
prevent unauthorized entry. The alarm system shall be monitored by an
off-site monitoring company. The alarm code for the alarm system shall
be provided to the Arcadia Police Department personnel at all times and
shall be changed by the OPTS only upon receiving authorization from the
Chief of Police or at his/her direction. The OPTS shall not provide the
alarm code to any person unless authorized to do so by the Chief of
Police.
17. EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
At its expense, the OPTS must have the following equipment that conforms to the
California Highway Patrol's Classification (CHP Class) for the gross vehicle weight
ratings (GVWR) of a truck chassis'. The OPTS vehicles must also be in compliance
with the applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to tow trucks (615
GVWR Range(lbs.) CHP Class
10,000- 19,500 A
19,501-33,000 B
33,001 —49,999 C
50,000 or more D
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CVC), including but not limited to Sections 615, 21711, 24606, 25100, 27700, 27907,
and all other regulations pertaining to lighting and safety equipment.
A. A minimum of two (2) flatbed car carriers (Class A or Class B); plus
B. A minimum of three (3) light-medium duty tow trucks, consisting of:
(1) At least two (2) light duty (Class A); plus
(2) At least one (1) medium duty (Class B); plus
C. Preferably, at least one (1):
(1) Heavy duty (Class C); or
(2) Super heavy duty (Class D); plus
If the OPTS is unable to handle the call due to size, location, etc., the OPTS will be
responsible for requesting another tow service to respond that can handle the situation.
D. Preferably, at least one (1) tow truck that is equipped to lift and carry a
disabled person in a wheel chair; plus
E. All trucks must have two-way radio communication equipment.
All OPTS tow vehicles must have adequate equipment for the towing of vehicles. Basic
equipment shall include:
Fire Extinguisher(s)
Broom
Shovel
Reflective Triangles
Flares
Trash Can(s) with Absorbent Material
Office to Truck Radio System
Winch
Motorcycles that are stored, impounded, or towed from a collision scene at the request
of the Arcadia Police Department shall be hauled by a trailer that is designed to carry
motorcycles or by a flatbed truck in an upright position.
Any and all equipment used and maintained by the OPTS must be available for
inspection by the Arcadia Police Department upon request.
All equipment and vehicles to be used under this Agreement shall be inspected by the
California Highway Patrol at least one time per year. All vehicles and equipment shall
display a current inspection sticker issued by the California Highway Patrol prior to its
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use under this Agreement. The Arcadia Police Department may conduct random
vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure compliance with this Agreement.
The Arcadia Police Department may inspect the OPTS facilities used under this
Agreement at any time during normal business hours.
The OPTS must have equipment for and have personnel proficient in unlocking locked
vehicles when requested by the Arcadia Police Department.
Throughout the term of this Agreement the OPTS shall maintain in good condition the
real property and improvements thereon, and all vehicles, facilities, equipment and
material used in the performance of the service required by this Agreement.
18. TOW SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The OPTS provider's primary duty will be; responding, on a first priority basis, to
requests for towing services initiated by the Arcadia Police Department. The OPTS
provider must have two (2) tow trucks available at all times (24 hours/day, 7 days/week,
365 days/year, including holidays and weekends) to respond to requests for service
from the Arcadia Police Department. The OPTS provider must also respond to towing
requests from other City employees who are duly authorized by law to remove vehicles
for storage, investigations, or both.
Typical towing situations will include, but will not be limited to: removing illegally parked
vehicles, towing inoperative vehicles as a result of traffic accidents, mechanical
breakdowns, storing, or impounding vehicles for investigations, evidence or a violation
of law. The OPTS provider must provide towing and storage services 24 hours/day, 7
days/week, 365 days/year, including holidays and weekends.
19. DUTIES AT THE SCENE
After being requested to the scene by the Arcadia Police Department the OPTS
operator shall:
A. Neither move the vehicle nor attach to any vehicle until so instructed to do
so by a member of the Arcadia Police Department.
B. Shall clean up and remove any and all debris from the accident scene as
required by the Arcadia Police Department and the California Vehicle
Code.
C. Provide towed vehicle owners, when present at the scene, with a business
card or other information, indicating where the vehicle will be stored,
including hours of operation.
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20. RECORDS
Records shall be maintained by the OPTS relating to vehicles impounded or stored at
the City's request:
The OPTS shall keep complete and accurate records of all vehicles impounded or
stored at the request of the City and shall include the amount of charge on each vehicle.
The report shall list the number of vehicles stored or impounded at the request of the
City that are sold through lien sale. The OPTS shall provide a written monthly report to
the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, within thirty (30) calendar days after the end of
each month containing the above information. The report shall be limited to vehicles
impounded or stored by the City.
The OPTS and the City shall maintain records of the times that calls for service are
received, dispatched, and the times the tow vehicles arrive on scene. The record
system should be adequate to provide an inquiring party with the ability to locate a
vehicle by searching the following information: license plate number, the make, model,
color, date or location of impound.
The OPTS owner must also notify the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as required by
Section 10652 of the California Vehicle Code.
21. INSPECTION OF RECORDS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND DRIVERS
All records required to be kept by the OPTS owner shall be available for inspection by
representatives of the Arcadia Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. In
addition, the OPTS shall submit at any reasonable time to an Arcadia Police
Department inspection of all drivers, vehicles, equipment and yards. The OPTS shall
provide California Highway Patrol inspection certification for each of its towing vehicles
to the Arcadia Police Department. If the OPTS cannot produce an annual California
Highway Patrol certification, the Arcadia Police Department reserves the right to require
that all towing vehicles be inspected by an automotive professional certified by the State
of California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and selected by the Arcadia Police
Department. All vehicle inspection fees shall be borne solely by the OPTS and shall be
due and payable upon presentation of the vehicle for inspection. Any tow vehicle that
fails an inspection shall not be used to provide towing service in the City until it is
repaired and passes re-inspection. All tow vehicles shall be operated and maintained in
compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
22. TOWING RATES & STORAGE FEES
The rate for towing shall be from the primary towing facility and return to the same. A
one-hour minimum may be charged. Charges in excess of one hour may be charged in
fifteen-minute increments. There shall be no additional charge for labor, mileage, etc.
The tow rates and storage fees for the City of Arcadia Official Police Tow Services are
based on towing and storage rates established each year by the California Highway
Patrol ("CHP") for the sector applicable to Arcadia. These rates may be reviewed
annually on June 1st to match any local CHP rate and fee changes. The OPTS must
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notify the Chief of Police or his/her designee in writing of any tow rate and storage fee
increase to match the CHP rates and fees. The Arcadia Police Department will verify
any increases. Any disputes will be reconciled through a meeting between the Chief of
Police or his/her designee and the OPTS owner. If the rate and fee increases are
verified, the new rates will take effect on July 1st. The OPTS agrees that Chief of
Police's, or his/her designee's, determination concerning tow rates and storage fees
shall be final.
Vehicle Type Towing Rates Daily Storage Fee Daily Storage Fee
(Inside) (Outside)
Class A $216.00 $58.30 $64.13
Class B $259.00 $62.70 $62.70
Class C $374.00 $73.81 $67.10
Class D $434.50 $63.00 $63.00
Handicap $216.00 $58.30 $64.13
Motorcycle $216.00 $58.30 $64.13
Vehicles stored eight hours or less shall be charged no more than one-day storage.
Each day thereafter shall be calculated by the calendar day.
A copy of the rate schedule shall be maintained inside each tow vehicle and presented
upon request by a vehicle owner or driver for any vehicle towed or stored by the OPTS.
In the event that a vehicle is stored or impounded at the direction of the Arcadia Police
Department and it is subsequently determined that the City is responsible for the cost of
such storage and/or towing, the OPTS agrees not to assess the City for costs of tow
and/or storage of the vehicle.
After Hour Vehicle Releases: The OPTS normal business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., seven (7) days a week, including holidays, except that on days that the Santa
Anita Race Track conducts horse race meets, the OPTS shall remain open until 7:00
p.m. The OPTS may charge a flat fee for after hour releases of an amount not to
exceed $60.00 in addition to any previously incurred tow and storage fees for vehicles
released outside the OPTS normal business hours.
Towing of City Vehicles: The OPTS agrees that all City vehicles requiring towing will be
towed by the OPTS free of charge. Moreover, the OPTS agrees not to charge for the
changing of flat tires on City vehicles.
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23. SERVICE CALLS & LABOR
Rates for service calls (out of gas, lock outs, etc.) shall be from the time dispatched to
the end of the service, and may be charged in accordance with this Agreement at the
hourly rate of no more than $60.00, with a thirty (30) minute minimum. Charges for
service periods in excess of thirty (30) minutes may be charged in fifteen-minute (15)
increments.
24. FRANCHISE FEE
Franchise fees, for the privilege of being the exclusive OPTS provider for City requested
towing and storage services, shall be due and payable as follows:
A. For each vehicle stored or impounded by order of the City, the OPTS shall
pay the City a Franchise Fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total
amount collected by the OPTS. The OPTS shall not be responsible for
payment of the Franchise Fees for private person tow requests, such as
AAA, or on junked vehicles, with a junk certificate, with a value of $300 or
less. The OPTS shall not be responsible for payment of the Franchise
Fees for vehicles that have been sold via lien sale in an amount over
$500. The OPTS shall pay the City a Franchise Fee of 10% of the sale
price for vehicles sold via lien sale in the amount over $500, with no other
fees due to the City.
B. The report mentioned in Section 19 shall accompany the monthly
Franchise Fee payments from the OPTS.
C. The Franchise Fees shall be paid on a monthly basis to the Arcadia Police
Department by the 15th of each month. The OPTS shall not be
responsible for payment of an administrative fee to the City for the towing
of vehicles in the specified circumstances set forth hereinabove. Any fees
which remain unpaid after the monthly installment due date shall be
delinquent, and shall be subject to the procedures and penalties outlined
in Arcadia Municipal Code sections 1800 and 1801, or as they may
hereafter be amended. Non-payment of the administrative fees and
charges by the OPTS shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement
and the OPTS's participation in the City's towing program.
D. The Franchise Fee may be adjusted annually by resolution of the City
Council to reflect the City and the Arcadia Police Department's current
costs for operating the towing program. Any such adjustment shall be
applicable to the OPTS upon ten (10) days written notice of the adoption
of such resolution.
E. The City retains the right to impose alternative forms of taxes and/or fees,
to the extent permitted by law, in the event that the fees provided for in the
towing services agreements are no longer assessable due to a
subsequent change in federal, state or local law.
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F. The OPTS must make available to the Arcadia Police Department, the
City or their designated representative(s), upon three (3) day's written
notice, its accounting records and books for inspection and audit. The
Arcadia Police Department, the City or their designated representative(s)
agree to maintain the confidentiality of such accounting records and
books. The OPTS shall submit monthly documentation detailing its
operations on behalf of the City in a format that is acceptable to the
Arcadia Police Department. Such documentation shall include the
following information: the date, time, location, case number (if any),
vehicle description (including make, model and vehicle license number)
and a brief description of the circumstances surrounding the tow (traffic
collision, Department impound etc.). The OPTS shall maintain these
records for a period of three (3) years. If the results of the audit show a
Franchise Fee underpayment of greater than five (5) percent, the OPTS
will pay the cost of the audit plus 50 percent of the total error as a penalty
in addition to any amount owed as shown by the audit. If the results of
the audit show an underpayment of less than five (5) percent or an
overpayment, the City shall pay its own costs associated with the audit.
Any underpayment and resulting penalty shall accrue interest at the rate of
ten percent per annum, compounded daily from the date the
underpayment should have been paid pursuant to subsection C above.
G. In the event the results of the audit are disputed, the City may, at its sole
discretion, elect to arbitrate the dispute. In the event the City elects to
arbitrate, the City and the OPTS shall each select an independent auditor
at their own cost. The two auditors shall agree upon the results of the
audit. If the two independent auditors cannot agree upon the results of the
audit, a third auditor will be selected by the two independent auditors to
make a final determination. The determination of the third independent
auditor shall be final.
H. By accepting and signing this Agreement, the OPTS irrevocably waives
the defenses of any statute of limitation, laches, waiver or other equitable
doctrine of similar import or effect in any action brought by the City to
recover any fees, interest or penalties due under this Agreement.
By accepting and signing this Agreement, the OPTS agrees that if it
challenges the right of the City to collect the Franchise Fees provided by
this Agreement, any relief requested by the OPTS and awarded to it by
virtue of such challenge shall be prospective only from and after the date
of the filing of the initial pleading seeking such relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction. The OPTS hereby waives any and all claims or
rights to collect back from the City, or obtain credit against future payment
obligations, any amounts collected by the City prior to the filing of the
initial pleading seeking such relief. In the event the OPTS's challenge to
any Franchise Fee payments should result in an initial judgment in its
favor, the OPTS shall continue to make all Franchise Fee payments in
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accordance with this Agreement pending an appeal by the City. In the
event the court of appeal, or trial court if the City elects not to appeal,
determines that the City is not entitled to collect any or all of the Franchise
Fees, the City shall refund to the OPTS those portions of the Franchise
Fee which the court deems the City was not entitled to collect which were
made subsequent to the filing of the initial action by the OPTS, exclusive
of interest on such amount.
25. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT
The operator shall accept payment by a valid bank credit card or cash for towing and
storage charges. The operator shall have sufficient funds on the premises to
accommodate and make change in a reasonable monetary transaction. This payment
can be accepted from the registered owner, legal owner or the agent claiming the
vehicle in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 22651.1.
26. SIGNS AND ADVERTISING
The OPTS shall not display any signs or advertising material which indicates that
his/her business is an official towing service or police storage facility of the City of
Arcadia.
27. INDEMNITY, DUTY TO HOLD HARMLESS AND DUTY TO DEFEND
A. Duty to Indemnify/Hold Harmless
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the OPTS agrees to indemnify, defend, protect,
hold harmless, and assume all liability of the City of Arcadia, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively "Indemnified Parties") from and
against all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death, damage to
property or workers' compensation benefits), demands, obligations, damages, actions,
causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and costs, and all
other professional, expert or consultant's fees) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a "claim"; collectively, "claims"), whether under state or federal law, which
may arise from or are in any manner related to the provision of towing services by the
OPTS pursuant to this Agreement, regardless of any active or passive negligence or
strict liability of the Indemnified Parties, and further agrees to indemnify the Indemnified
Parties, regardless of whether the Claim or Claims is/are asserted by an elected official,
officer, employee, agent or volunteer of the City of Arcadia.
The OPTS understands and acknowledges that the indemnification obligation
hereunder, includes, but is not limited to, a "Type I" indemnity under California law and
extends to and includes all claims arising from the active or passive negligence of the
Indemnified Parties.
The OPTS further understands and acknowledges that the indemnification obligation
hereunder extends to workers' compensation claims made by any elected officials,
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officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the City of Arcadia which may arise from or
are in any manner related to the provision of towing services by the OPTS pursuant to
this Agreement.
B. Duty to Defend
The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to
indemnify and such duty to defend exists regardless of any ultimate liability of the
Indemnified Parties. Such defense obligation, which shall be managed by the OPTS,
shall arise immediately upon presentation of a claim by any party and written notice of
such Claim being provided to the OPTS. Payment to the OPTS by any Indemnified
Party or the payment or advance of defense costs by any Indemnified Party shall not be
a condition precedent to enforcing such Indemnified Party's rights to indemnification
hereunder. The OPTS's duties to indemnify, defend and hold harmless pursuant to this
Agreement shall survive the either the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement
until such time as any legal action against the Indemnified Parties for any such matters
indemnified hereunder are fully and finally barred by all applicable statutes of limitation
or statutes of repose. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and
limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit the OPTS's duties to indemnify,
defend or hold harmless pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Disputes between the City and the OPTS Concerning this Agreement
Disputes between the OPTS and the City concerning the provision of towing services to
the City of Arcadia pursuant to the towing services Agreement are excluded from the
duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless.
28. LIABILITY INSURANCE
The OPTS shall, at its own cost and expense, maintain policies of insurance affording
protection against third party bodily injury liability and property damage liability
occasioned by reason of the provision towing services, impoundment and storage of
vehicles. The minimum insurance established for the following categories are:
General Liability Insurance — The OPTS agrees to maintain a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property
damage of not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).
Commercial Business Automobile Liability (as required by Section 16500.5 California
Vehicle Code) - Bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of not
less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00). The policy shall also include owner,
non-owner, and hired auto coverage.
Uninsured Motorist — Legal minimum, combined single limits.
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On-Hook Coverage — Insuring the vehicle in tow with limits based on the size of the tow
truck.
a. Class A Tow Truck $25,000
b. Class B Tow Truck $50,000
c. Class C Tow Truck $100,000
d. Class D Tow Truck $100,000
Garage Liability — Includes premises and operations. Coverage for bodily injury and
property damage with a combined single limit of not less than Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00).
Garage Keepers Liability — Shall be the same minimum as On-Hook Coverage for
vehicles in the care, custody and control of the operator in the storage yard.
The OPTS shall obtain and maintain at all times in full force and effect during the term
of this Agreement all insurance policies and coverage listed above. The OPTS further
agrees to submit to the Arcadia Police Department certificates of insurance and
endorsement pages naming "the City of Arcadia, its elected and appointed officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds." Any and all
insurance obtained and provided pursuant to this Agreement shall not be canceled prior
to the termination of this Agreement. The OPTS agrees to deliver a copy of all
insurance policies, endorsements, and certificates to the Arcadia Police Department,
which are subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, thirty (30) days in
advance of the effective date of this Agreement.
The OPTS further agrees that its insurance shall be primary insurance with respect to
any claims, losses, or liability arising from the provision of towing services by the OPTS
pursuant to this Agreement, and that the insurance carried by the City of Arcadia shall
be excess and not contributory with the insurance provided by the OPTS. The OPTS
further agrees to provide an endorsement to its insurance policies with such language.
The OPTS further agrees to notify City in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to any
cancellation or reduction in coverage in OPTS's insurance coverage for any insurance
providing coverage for the services relating to this Agreement. OPTS further agrees
that it will provide the City with prompt and timely notice of any Claim made or suit
instituted arising from or any way related to
Coverage is to be provided by insurers admitted/authorized to do business in the State
of California and approved by the City. Defense coverage must be in addition to policy
limits. If umbrella coverage is used, it must include drop down coverage if underlying
coverage does not apply, and the umbrella policy must have the same starting and
ending date as the primary policy.
The OPTS shall have the sole right to select its insurance carrier(s), provided such
carrier lawfully transacts business in the State of California. However, all insurance
required by this Agreement must be issued by companies admitted to do business in
California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best's Key Rating Guide,
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unless these requirements are waived by the City Attorney of the City due to unique
circumstances. In the event the City Attorney determines that the work or services to be
performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the
City, the OPTS agrees that the minimum limits of any insurance policies and/or
performance bond required by this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon
receipt of written notice from the City Attorney; provided that the OPTS will have the
right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the City Attorney to the City
Council of the City within ten (10) days of receipt of notice from the City Attorney.
The OPTS shall not perform any services pursuant to this Agreement unless and until
all insurance policies and coverage set forth herein are obtained and copies of said
policies, endorsements and certificates are provided to the City of Arcadia in
accordance with the provisions specified above.
29. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
The OPTS further agrees to, at its own cost expense, maintain a policy of Worker's
Compensation insurance providing coverage of persons employed by the OPTS in
connection with work performed in, upon, or around the vehicle to be towed, stored or
impounded during the period covered by this towing service Agreement.
30. ASSIGNMENT ON TRANSFER OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
The OPTS shall not sell, transfer, lease, assign, sublet, mortgage or dispose of in whole
or in part, either by forced or involuntary sale, or by ordinary sale, agreement,
consolidation or otherwise, or any rights or privileges herein granted, without the prior
written consent of the Chief of Police, or his/her designee. The Chief of Police, or
his/her designee's approval of a transfer or assignment of this Agreement shall be
conditioned upon the OPTS's sale or disposal of all ownership rights in the OPTS's tow
truck business. If the OPTS desires to transfer or assign its rights in the tow truck
business, because he or she intends to sell or dispose of all interests in the tow truck
business that is authorized to perform towing services with the City, the OPTS shall
make a written request to the City of Arcadia for a transfer or assignment of the
Agreement. The written request, along with a deposit fee of one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) to cover the City's reasonable investigation costs, and the proposed sale
agreement or other document evidencing disposal of the tow truck business shall be
submitted to the Arcadia Police Department at least one hundred twenty (120) calendar
days before the requested effective transfer or assignment date. The City of Arcadia
shall investigate the proposed transferee or assignee and determine whether the
transferee or assignee is qualified to serve as a tow truck operator pursuant to the
criteria and requirements set forth herein. Such decision shall be in the sole and
absolute discretion of the City of Arcadia. If the Arcadia Police Department determines
that the proposed transferee or assignee is qualified to be a tow truck operator, it will
recommend that the City Council approve the transfer or assignment. Upon completion
of the investigation process, the City of Arcadia shall provide the OPTS with an
accounting of the administrative and legal costs associated with the City's review of the
OPTS's request for a transfer or assignment of the Agreement, and refund or request
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additional funds as appropriate. Any attempt to sell, transfer, lease, assign or otherwise
dispose of the Agreement without the prior written consent of the City of Arcadia shall
be null and void.
31. RISK
The OPTS assumes all risk in the event of damage, theft, fire of the vehicles or any
property towed and stored by the OPTS, its employees or agents. Any and all claims,
demands or liability arising out of or encountered in connection with this Agreement
shall be borne by the OPTS.
32. TERM OF TOW AGREEMENT
The initial term of this Agreement will be for three years from the effective date. The
Agreement shall automatically renew for three (3) additional one-year periods, unless
previously terminated by either of the parties hereto.
33. OFFICIAL POLICE TOW SERVICE/ ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
The Administrative Division Captain, or his/her designee, shall conduct meetings to
discuss issues of concern with respect to performance by the OPTS under the
Agreement. These meetings shall be mandatory for the operator, or his/her designee.
The Arcadia Police Department shall give the operator five (5) days advance written
notice of these meetings.
34. SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT
Compliance with Agreement
The OPTS agrees that failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall be cause for WRITTEN WARNING, SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF THE
AGREEMENT.
The Arcadia Police Department will investigate alleged violations of the OPTS
Agreement. The OPTS will be notified of the findings in writing within thirty (30) days of
the initiation of the investigation.
Disciplinary Action
The Administrative Division Captain shall use the following guidelines for action against
operators found in violation of this Agreement. This is only a guide, with the
Administrative Division Captain having discretion for serious violations, such as criminal
offenses.
1St Violation within 12 consecutive months
WRITTEN WARNING
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2nd Violation within 12 consecutive months
WRITTEN WARNING
3rd Violation within 12 consecutive months
30 day SUSPENSION
4th Violation within 12 consecutive months
60 day SUSPENSION
In the event the Arcadia Police Department serves the OPTS with a notice of
suspension, the OPTS may request a hearing within seven (7) calendar days by
submitting a request in writing to the Chief of Police. The hearing shall be held as soon
as practicable. The hearing shall be conducted by the Chief of Police, or his/her
designee. The OPTS shall be entitled to present all relevant information, evidence and
circumstances in support of its position. The OPTS shall be notified in writing of the
Chief of Police, or his/her designee's, final decision concerning the suspension within
seven (7) calendar days of the date of the hearing.
The OPTS may appeal the Chief of Police's decision concerning a suspension for a
hearing de novo before the City Manager, or his/her designee. The OPTS must serve a
written notice of appeal on the City pursuant to the notice provisions set forth herein
within ten (10) calendar days of the date upon which the Chief of Police, or his/her
designee's, decision becomes effective. The OPTS's notice of appeal must set forth the
grounds for its appeal in clear and concise language, which shall include a summary of
the claimed factual or decisional error. If the OPTS fails to request a hearing or appeal
within the specified deadlines, or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing or appeal, the
action taken by the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be final and the
suspension shall take effect upon written notification to the OPTS by the Chief of Police.
The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall conduct the hearing on the administrative
appeal. The hearing shall be held as soon as practicable, but in no event later than
thirty (30) days from the notice of appeal therefore unless both parties agree in writing
to an extension of time for the hearing. The City Manager, or his/her designee's,
decision on an issue shall be deemed final.
A suspension shall not take effect until the hearing and administrative appeal process
have been exhausted. However, the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall have the
authority to suspend the Agreement effective immediately if, in the sole and absolute
discretion of the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, the conduct by the OPTS or its
agents is deemed to constitute a danger to the public or constitutes a gross violation of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
35. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination without Cause.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause,
upon providing 30 days' written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of
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the notice of termination from the City, the OPTS must immediately cease
all work or services except as may be specifically approved by the City.
The OPTS will be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior
to the effectiveness of the notice of termination and for additional services
specifically authorized by the City. The City will be entitled to
reimbursement for any expenses that have been paid for but not rendered.
B. Termination for Cause.
In the event the OPTS, or any of its officers, directors, shareholders,
employees, agents, subsidiaries, or affiliates is convicted; (i) of a criminal
offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or
private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of a contract or
subcontract; (ii) under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen
property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or
business honesty which currently, seriously, and directly affects
responsibility as a public consultant or contractor; (iii) under state or
federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals;
or (iv) of violation of section 36 of this Agreement, or for any other cause
the City determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect provider's
responsibility as a public consultant or contractor, including but not limited
to, disbarment by another governmental agency, then the City reserves
the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement upon providing the OPTS
with ten (10) days' written notice of termination, or to impose such other
sanctions (which may include financial sanctions, temporary suspensions,
or any other condition deemed appropriate short of termination) as it
deems proper. In the event that the City terminates the Agreement for
cause, the OPTS shall be entitled to the hearing and appeal rights set
forth in paragraph 33 above. However, termination for cause pursuant to
this paragraph shall be effective upon expiration of the ten (10) days'
notification period set forth above.
36. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes,
embargoes, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes
for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations,
governmental controls, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil
commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the
party obligated to perform, then that party's performance will be excused for a period
equal to the period of such cause for failure to perform.
37. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. No officer or employee of the City may have any financial interest, direct
or indirect, in this Agreement, nor may any officer or employee participate
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in any decision relating to the Agreement that effects the officer or
employee's financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,
partnership or association in which the officer or employee is, directly or
indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.
B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or
former officer or employee of the City, nor may any officer or employee of
the City solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a
gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision,
approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a
program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any
specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation,
auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any
program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or
proposal.
38. NOTICES
Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given by placing such
notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
OPTS: City:
Arcadia Police Department
Attn: Chief of Police
250 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-0021
City Attorney for the City:
City Attorney for City of Arcadia
c/o Best Best & Krieger LLP
Attn: Stephen Deitsch
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-0021
or to such other address as may be indicated by notice in writing. Such notice shall be
deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed forty-eight (48) hours after
deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its
applicable address.
39. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT
The City and the OPTS warrant that the individuals who have signed this Agreement
have the legal power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement so as to bind each
respective party to perform the conditions contemplated herein.
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40. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect.
41. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS
If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement
or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection
with any provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party, as determined by the court,
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in that
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
42. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the
State of California. Any lawsuit brought to enforce this Agreement shall be brought in
the appropriate court in San Bernardino County, State of California.
43. WAIVER
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a
waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a
continuing waiver. No waiver shall be deemed a waiver and no waiver shall be binding
unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
44. DAYS
Any term in this Agreement referencing time, days, or period for performance shall be
deemed to be calendar days and not work days.
45. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the City and the OPTS and
supersedes any prior oral or written statements or agreements between the City and the
OPTS. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding
unless executed in writing by both the City and the OPTS. The OPTS represents that it
has conducted all due diligence and investigation prior to entering into this Agreement,
and has not relied upon any representations that are not set forth herein as an
inducement to enter into this Agreement.
46. BINDING ON ASSIGNS
Each and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding
on and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the City and the
OPTS.
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47. CAPTIONS
The captions of the various sections, articles and/or paragraphs of this Agreement are
for the convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or
describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement or of any part or parts of this
Agreement.
48. CONSTRUCTION
In all cases, the language in all parts of this Agreement shall be construed simply,
according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party, it being agreed that
the City and the OPTS or their respective agents have all participated in the preparation
of this Agreement.
49. COOPERATION / FURTHER ACTS
The City and the OPTS shall fully cooperate with one another in attaining the purposes
of this Agreement and, in connection therewith, shall take any such additional further
acts and steps and sign any such additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate and convenient as related thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Official Police Tow Service have caused the
within agreement to be executed by their respective officers hereunto duly authorized.
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CITY OF ARCADIA JAN'S TOWING, INC.
By:
Dominic Lazzare Jan Qualkenbush
City Manager President/CEO
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