13-Wrecker, towing and storage facilities of the Code of Ordinances

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(b) To obtain a certificate of registration, a person must make written application to the Department upon a form provided for that purpose. Be permitted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) with an Incident Management Permit. Be a permitted Vehicle Storage Facility by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation inside the City Limits of Paris, Lamar County, Texas. The person who will own, control, or operate the proposed vehicle tow service must sign the application. The application must be completed in its entirety and include the following: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, the trade name under which the applicant does business, the street address and telephone number of the vehicle tow service establishment. Applicants must posses their own state licensed VSF (Vehicle Storage Facility) located in the City limits of Paris, Texas; (2) the number and types of vehicles to be operated, including the year, make, model, vehicle identification number, and state license plate number and the type of winch to be operated on each wrecker rated at 10,000 pounds. For a heavy duty permit, the tow truck must meet definition of heavy duty; (3) proof of an insurance policy or policies which will be in full force and effect for the duration of the permit and will meet the policy requirements outlined by the State of Texas in the Vehicle Storage Facility Act, this ordinance and applicable state law; (4) a statement attesting that each wrecker used by the vehicle tow service has been rendered for ad valorem taxation in the city and that the applicant is current on payment of those taxes; (5) a list, to be current at all times, of the owners and management personnel of the vehicle tow service, and of all employees who will participate in the vehicle tow service, including names, addresses, dates of birth, state driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and TDLR wrecker driver's permit numbers; (6) a list of what methods of payment, including a credit card, debit card or check acceptance policy, the applicant will accept from a vehicle owner for vehicle tow service. Other forms of payment may be utilized provided the Chief of Police or his designee approves them; (7) any other information deemed necessary by the Department consistent with and for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article; (8) cargo insurance, including property damage in the amount of $50,000 to cover any damages or improper loss of vehicle to the vehicle owner and maintain $500,000 of liability insurance; 54