Ord 2024-031 amending Chapter 90, Article 4, Wreckers, of the San Marcos City Code for the purposes of modifying signage requirements, placing responsibility for administering the wrecker rotation system with the city marshal

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(�7) Each wrecker is subject to inspection at any time by any officer of the police department or marshal's department. (b) Additional equipment for Category B wreckers. It is unlawful for a driver to perform a police-authorized tow with a Category B wrecker if the wrecker does not have all of the equipment listed in section 90.243(a)and,in addition,all of the following equipment,in good working order: (1) A winch capable of lifting at least 30,000 pounds. If one winch line is used it must be at least three-fourths inch in diameter; if two winch lines are used each must be at least five-eighths inch in diameter. (2) An A-frame capable of being used for lifting vehicles, trucks, trailers or equipment, air brakes and air lines. (3) A tow bar sufficient to prevent the swinging of a vehicle being towed by the wrecker. Sec. 90.244. Insurance. (a) A wrecker service, as a condition of participating in the rotation system, must maintain in full force and effect all insurance coverage required by this section. Registrants must file a current, valid certificate of insurance with the ehie f f r li City Marshal no later than December 31 st of each year. The certificate must certify the type and amount of insurance coverage,and must state that the issuer will provide at least 30 days advance notice to the ehie f of poll City Marshal of any cancellation or material change in the coverage. (b) The insurance coverage must be in at least the following amounts: (1) For Category A wreckers: $500,000.00. (2) For Category B wreckers: $500,000.00. (c) Each rotation wrecker service must have tow truck cargo, on-hook, or similar insurance covering damage to towed vehicles in at least the following amounts: (1) For Category A wreckers: $50,000 per occurrence. (2) For Category B wreckers: $50,000 per occurrence. (d) Each rotation wrecker service must be insured to meet the requirements of all other applicable statutes in addition to meeting the insurance requirements set forth in this article. (e) A rotation wrecker service registration will be automatically suspended upon cancellation or expiration of any insurance required by this section, and will not be reinstated until the registrant provides an insurance certificate to the ehie f of poll City Marshal verifying that all required coverages are once again in full force and effect.