The purpose of this chapter is to establish, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:48-2.49, a list of towing contractors to provide towing services
for the Borough of Northvale on a rotating basis ("towing list"),
and regulations governing operators engaged in the removal of motor
vehicles.
The following fees are established as being the usual and customary
rates for towing and storage of automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles,
mopeds, and scooters:
A. A fee in connection with towing services for impounded or abandoned
vehicles shall be in the amount of $75 per vehicle.
B. Towing in connection with accident calls shall be at a minimum in
the amount of $75 per vehicle. Additional time spent at the accident
scene over 1/2 hour shall be in the amount of $70 per hour.
C. Storage fees shall be in the amount of $35 per day.
D. Service calls, which constitute any service other than towing, use
of flatbed, or winching, shall be in the amount of $50 per call to
the scene.
All towing services shall be responsible for collection of their
fees for services rendered.
Towing contractors shall be required to purchase, maintain and
provide during the time of service on the towing list proof of insurance
furnished by a reputable insurance company licensed to do business
in the State of New Jersey containing the following coverage:
A. Fire, theft, collision and comprehensive including vandalism and
malicious mischief in the minimum amount of $50,000.
B. Liability and property damage insurance covering the towing contractor's
business, equipment and other vehicles in the minimum amount of $500,000
for single-limit coverage and $100,000 for all damages arising from
the injury.
C. Workers' compensation insurance as required by law, including,
but not limited to, statutory New Jersey workers' compensation
benefits, and employers' liability in the minimum amount of $100,000.
The towing contractor shall execute a separate certification
stating that it will hold harmless, indemnify and defend, at the towing
contractor's expense, the Borough, its employee and officials
from any and all claims, demands, suits or actions for personal injury
or property damage brought against the Borough, its employees, and
officials for any activities which arise out of any services performed
pursuant to this chapter.