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WARREN The city is looking at how a fee for towed vehicles would be administered and establishing that fee structure for cars kept on its tow lot, said Councilman Alford Novak.
“What we are proposing is what is being done in Howland,” Novak said.
Under the proposed ordinance expected to be placed in first reading on Wednesday, the city will charge an administrative fee of $75 for any vehicle towed. This is in addition to any fine levied against the vehicle owner for traffic or parking violations.
The city collected $12,825 in tow administrative fees in 2019 and $17,025 in tow-related administrative fees in 2020, according to City Auditor Vince Flask.
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WARREN Bids for the construction of a proposed impound lot in Warren came in significantly less than had been expected, Mayor Doug Franklin said.
If all of the low bids are accepted, the combined project cost will be approximately $38,964, Franklin has told city council. The city is reviewing the bid packages to ensure the work can be done at the lowest bid prices.
The low bid for fencing is from Austintown Fencing at $27,148; for a shed is from Old Hickory Buildings at $4,775; for a surveillance camera system it’s ALC Technologies at $2,204; and a generator, Lowes at about $115.