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disagreements in an antagonistic manner at the scene of the accident or tow. Any complaints will be directed to the Chief of Police or his designee away from the accident scene. (13) Each on call towing service will provide local tow service free of charge to any emergency services city vehicle needing removal from collision scenes or mechanical breakdown to a location designated by the city employee while on call. ARTICLE IV. FEE SCHEDULE Sec. 35-15. Tow Fees. (a) The following are the maximum fees that any Wrecker Service shall charge for a non consent tow, subject to the exceptions set forth in sub-section (b) below: Next out non-consent: $100.00 Junk vehicles: $65.00. Junk vehicles/Heavy Duty: $125.00 In the water vehicles: $150.00 Heavy Duty: $250.00 Motorcycles: Fees are same as non-consent, plus $10.00 (b) The following are exceptions to the above standard fees: (1) If a heavy-duty wrecker is called and the pick-up requires more than the standard heavy duty pick-up. (2) Companies shall not charge a storage fee that exceeds the maximum allowable under state law. (3) In the event the vehicle owner or operator desires to have the vehicle towed to a destination outside the City limits, the Wrecker Service agent, representative, or driver may negotiate a price with the vehicle owner or operator to tow to the specified destination. ARTICLE V. DISPOSAL OF TOWED VEHICLES. Sec. 35-16. Towing Fee Study. A"towing fee study" is a study to determine the fair market value of a non-consent tow and incident management tow originating in the City, considering financial information provided to the City by the towing company requesting the study. 1. A towing company may request that the City conduct a towing fee study by filing a written request with the City Manager by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery. -15- 32