[Added 1-19-2016 by Ord. No. 1201]
Borough Council by simple resolution may from time to time hereinafter
designate the official tower/salvor in the Borough of West Mifflin.
Such official tower/salvor shall be summoned by Borough Police to
tow and store motor vehicles which pose a threat to safety when the
person owning or in possession or control of a motor vehicle is not
present, unable or unwilling to summon a tower/salvor of his or her
choice.
Council is hereby authorized to announce a request for proposals
from persons and entities which desire to be designated the official
tower/salvor for West Mifflin Borough. Said designation as the official
tower/salvor for West Mifflin Borough shall not be exclusive. West
Mifflin Borough has the right to designate one or more entities to
serve in this capacity without limit as it deems appropriate in its
sole discretion.
A.
Considerations deemed to be mandatory for any tower/salvor include
the following:
(1)
Applicant must be a duly licensed tower/salvor;
(2)
Applicant must own or exclusively operate a licensed salvor lot;
(3)
Applicant must maintain minimal limits of comprehensive liability
insurance coverage for all of its operations;
(4)
Applicant must have properly licensed equipment capable of carrying
out the terms of appointment;
(5)
Applicant must have in effect workers compensation insurance coverage;
(6)
No fees or charges will be billed to the Borough or paid by the Borough
for any services of any nature arising out of towing and salvage operations.
(7)
A contract will be entered into by the successful tower/salvor and
the Borough which may be cancelled by the Borough on 30 days'
notice without cause; it may be cancelled without notice for cause;
B.
Additional matters to be considered by Council and which shall be
addressed in the response of any prospective tower/salvor must include
the following:
