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.c# <br /> <br />REVIEW OF CHARGES FROM CHAMPLIN TOWING <br /> <br />by Chief James Way <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On April 22, 2003 the City Council authorized staff to enter into a contract with North <br />Star Towing to provide towing services for the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />On May 1,2003, the City received a statement from Champlin Towing asking for <br />payment for 23 tows provided to the City of Ramsey since 8/9/00. The itemized <br />statement included billing for two police squads, two fire vehicles, one public works <br />vehicle, and 18 vehicles to be seized or forfeited by the police department. <br /> <br />At the time when Champlin Towing started towing vehicles for the City, it was <br />understood that there would be no charge for that service. Mr. Bouten even stated such <br />in a letter to council members when he was attempting to secure the towing contract for <br />the City. <br /> <br />In reviewing the statement, we have determined that six of the vehicles towed were <br />returned to the registered owners, in lieu of seizure/forfeiture. We have documentation <br />showing that Champlin Towing was paid for the charges incurred with these tows. <br />(Copy of statement attached). <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends the denial of payment of $2,991.52 requested by Champlin Towing <br />for services provided to the City from 8/9/00 to 4/17/03. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion by City Council to adopt Resolution 03-XXXXXX denying payment of statement <br />dated 4/30/03 to Champlin Towing. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />Police Chief Jim Way <br />City Administrator Jim Norman <br /> <br /> <br />