HomeMy WebLinkAbout027472 RES - 11/13/2007A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT A CITY-WIDE POLICY FOR TOWING
VEHICLES WHEN THE OPERATOR HAS NO PROOF OF
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to protect the public health, safety
and welfare; and
WHEREAS, municipalities may, under their police powers, enact reasonable
regulations to promote the health, safely and welfare of citizens; and
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section 311.001(a) provides that a
home -rule municipality has exclusive control over and under the public highways,
streets, and alleys of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section 601.051 provides that a person
may not operate a vehicle in the State of Texas unless financial responsibility is
established for that vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section 601 . 3 a provides that as a
condition of operating a motor vehicle to which Section 601.051 applies, the
operator shall on request provide to a peace officer evidence of financial
responsibility;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
SECTION 1 The Corpus Christi Police Department is hereby authorized to
adopt a city-wide policy for towing motor vehicles when the owner or operator of
the vehicle either fails to maintain, or cannot present proof of, financial
responsibility required by the State under Section 601.051 of Texas
Transportation Code.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Approved as to form
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TH iTY OF 0 PUS CHRISTI
Henry G - rett
Mayor
2007
Joseph Ham ' y
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
111 Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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