08-30-11 Wrecker Committee Meeting and Public Hearing

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VEHICLES FOR HIRE § 78-222 Wrecker driver means any individual who actually operates and drives a towing vehicle or an auto wrecker on the streets of the city, either on his own account or in the employ of another. (Code 1970, § 6-1; Ord. No. 1746, § 1(6-1-B), 2-25-91; Ord. No. 96-2136, § 1(6-1-B), 9-23-96; Ord. No. 2136-A, § 1, 1-22-07) Cross reference—Definitions, generally, § 1-2. See. 78-197. Effect of state law and regulations. The provisions of this article are subject to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Transportation Code H 502,281, 502.051 and 502.102 and the Texas Vehicle Storage Facility Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6687-9a. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this article and any provisions of such state statutes and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of the relevant state statutes and regulations thereunder shall control, to the extent of such conflict. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the city may not require a tow truck registered under the provisions of the state Tow Truck Act, to obtain city registration, license or porn for consent tows unless the tow truck owner has a place of business located within the boundaries of the city. The city may require city registration, license or permit for all tow trucks performing nonconsent tows within the boundaries of the city without regard to the location of the place of business of the tow truck owner. The city registration, license or permit will be in addition to the requirements of the state Tow Truck Act. (Ord. No. 1746, § 1(6-1-A), 2-25-91; Ord, No, 96-2136, § 1(6-1-A), 9-23-96) State law reference—Similar provisions, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6687-9b, § 5. DIVISION 2. WRECIM COMMITTEE See. 78-221. Creation; composition. There is hereby created a wrecker connnittee. The wrecker committee shall be composed of the following persons: (1) The chief of police, or his duly designated representatives; (2) The city secretary; (3) The city manager or his duly designated representative. (Ord. No. 1746, § 1(6-1-B), 2-25-91; Ord, No, 96-2136, § 1(6-1-B), 9-23-96) See. 78-222. Authority to promulgate rules of operation. The wrecker committee is hereby authorized to promulgate any and all rules and regulations relating to the operation of towing vehicle and auto wreckers, insofar as such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with any of the provisions of this article and deemed necessary to protect public safety and welfare. Specifically, but without limitation, the committee is hereby authorized to promulgate any rules relating to restrictions on the number Supp. No, 15 CD78:19