FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises of the parties hereto, the parties agree as follows:
1. Towing firm and its agents or employees are hereby authorized and directed to impound and remove any and all unauthorized vehicles found upon the real property described above.
2. The impoundment of such unauthorized vehicles shall be accomplished between the hours listed above each and every day.
3. Before any impoundment is accomplished, such impoundment shall be authorized in writing by any one of the individuals names above.
4. The current charge to the registered owner for a private impoundment for the class of tow truck to be used in such impoundment is as follows:
CLASS A tow truck $342.00 per hour (one hour minimum)
CLASS Heavy B $556.00 per hour (one hour minimum)
CLASS C tow truck $718.00 per hour (one hour minimum)
CLASS E tow truck $342.00 per hour (one hour minimum)
5. The parties agree hereto that the towing charge (see #4) for a private impoundment may be adjusted from time to time by the automotive towing firm without notice to property owner. The towing firm has the right to decline the impound of vehicles for any of the following reasons:
A. Unsafe to tow
B. Damaged or disassembled beyond repair.
C. The vehicle is full of garbage or debris.
D. Refusal to sign/complete an authorization form.
Charges for impound and removal of vehicles described as “A”, “B”, or “C” (above) may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. However, the private property owner is responsible for all legal judgments, and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless said towing firm and its officers, agents, and employees, which may be imposed upon towing firm as a result of the impounding of any vehicle from the above-described real property.
6. This Agreement shall continue in operation and effect until terminated in writing by either party hereto; provided, however, that even after such termination this Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to any claims, causes of action, or judgments which may have arisen or which may arise by reason of this contract shall be retained by each of the parties during its duration and for a period of not less than three years after its termination.
7. Motorhome, Boat/Trailer and utility trailers: Billed at up to $100/ft removal rate (Please call our office for current RV/Trailer removal rates), plus applicable tow fees paid by the property owner or property custodian. Please call our office at 360-297-8600 for a quote to remove a motorhome or RV trailer from your property.
8. Property Signage: Per RCW 46.55.070, you MUST have a Gateway/Chico/Kitsap/Kitsap-Chico sign on every entrance and exit for your property to impound a vehicle immediately. If you do not have signs, you can request that we bring signs to your property to install them or stop at our office in Silverdale, WA to pick up signs. Until your property has the proper signage, you must wait 24hrs before a vehicle can be impounded. Please call our office with any questions regarding signage. The next page will cover signage and offer a request for signs or have Kitsap-Chico Towing do an audit of your property.
RCW 46.55.070
Posting requirements—Exception.
(1) No person may impound, tow, or otherwise disturb any unauthorized vehicle standing on nonresidential private property or in a public parking facility for less than twenty-four hours unless a sign is posted near each entrance and on the property in a clearly conspicuous and visible location to all who park on such property that clearly indicates:
(a) The times a vehicle may be impounded as an unauthorized vehicle; and
(b) The name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.
(2) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to residential property. Any person having charge of such property may have an unauthorized vehicle impounded immediately upon giving written authorization.
(3) The department shall adopt rules relating to the size of the sign required by subsection (1) of this section, its lettering, placement, and the number required.
(4) This section applies to all new signs erected after July 1, 1986. All other signs must meet these requirements by July 1, 1989.
WAC 308-61-145
Specifications and posting of signs.
How is the posting of signs on private and public property handled?
(1) Signs must measure at least 15" by 24" and the lettering
thereon must be clearly visible to all who park.
(2) Signs for publicly owned or controlled parking facilities
need to disclose that unauthorized vehicles will be impounded and must
also disclose a phone number for redeeming a vehicle. If a registered
tow truck operator is used, the signs must meet the same requirements
as in the posting of private nonresidential property.