Bell Gardens

City Council

April 08, 2024 Item #14

Agenda Item 14

14. CONSIDER REQUEST TO RENEW VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES\nAGREEMENT\nThe City of Bell Gardens regularly requires motor vehicle towing and storage services, including\nthe removal of abandoned, stolen and damaged vehicles, occasional towing and storage of City\nowned vehicles and special security for vehicles held for the investigation of crimes, pursuant to\nvarious provisions of the California Vehicle and other Codes.\nThe current agreement with Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc. will expire on October 14, 2024 and\nthey have requested a five year extension to the term of the agreement for Council consideration.\nRecommendation:\nStaff is seeking direction from the City Council to:\n1. Approve the request for a five year extension to the current agreement, or\n2. Deny the request for a five year extension to the current agreement and direct staff to issue a\nRequest for Proposal (RFP) for towing and storage services.\nCITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS