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This memorandum provides a status report on the City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model, detailing the implementation and operational enhancements of the program initiated by the San José Police Department. It outlines the transition from the previous towing process to a new automated system managed by Autura, which includes a digital tow slip and real-time tracking capabilities. The report highlights successes, challenges, and future plans for optimizing the towing services in San José.
Key points
The Police Department's status report on the City-Generated Tow Services Program was accepted.
The program aims to improve towing operations based on recommendations from a 2019 audit.
A contract with Autura was finalized to automate towing processes, including real-time tracking and a public portal.
The pilot program launched in February 2025 in two police districts, replacing a 30-year-old paper form with a digital tow slip.
Operational enhancements include streamlined record-keeping, improved communication, and automated billing.
Challenges include system failures, tow company compliance issues, and unforeseen abatement project costs.
The Department plans to continue monitoring performance and optimizing service delivery.
Limitations
Certain historical data was not fully transferred or was duplicated during the migration to the new software.
Data analysis is limited to information collected after May 30, 2025.
The report mentions an action for additional funding that is pending approval.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model Status Report Approved 10/16/25 (d)3 FROM: Paul Joseph DATE: September 26, 2025 Date: 10/6/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the Police Department’s status report of the City-Generated Tow Services Program. BACKGROUND On January 15, 2019, the City Council accepted the City Auditor’s “Audit of Towing Services: Changes to Contract Terms and Consolidated Oversight Could Improve Operations” report along with the Administration’s response. The audit recommended improvements, including issuing a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for towing service agreements and transitioning the tow contract administration from the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department’s Code Enforcement Division to the San José Police Department (Department). Between 2019 and 2024, staff worked diligently to complete work plan items supporting the recommendations and goals of the audit report. Staff have historically provided status updates on these recommendations through the Transportation and Environment Committee, including the most recent update in April 2025, where...
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This document is a status report on the City-Generated Tow Services Program, detailing its purpose, background, and progress. It outlines the transition of the program to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD), the launch of a new tow request system called Aries, and recent amendments to the tow agreement contract. The report includes statistics on the number of tows requested, challenges faced, and billing improvements. It also discusses future projections and technical issues that are being addressed.
Key points
City-Generated Tows are requested by City Departments to remove vehicles from public property.
A contract for Third-Party Tow Administration was awarded to Autura on August 23, 2023.
The Aries tow request system launched on February 3, 2025.
City Council approved amendments to the tow agreement contract on September 30, 2025.
Annual service cost is $569,500, with a budget of $200,000 to reimburse for oversized vehicle disposal.
Statistics show the number of tows requested and challenges related to tow refusals, particularly for oversized vehicles.
Future plans include a contract amendment to increase fines for refused tows and a web-based portal for community access.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders and unspecified details regarding certain financial aspects.
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City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model Status Report Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee 1 October 16, 2025 Item (d)3. Purpose: Provide a status report of the CityGenerated Tow Services Program Purpose and Background Background: • City-Generated Tows are tows requested by City Departments to remove a vehicle from public property (primarily SJPD and DOT) • August 23, 2023 - Third-Party Tow Administration Contract awarded to Autura Aries, new City-Generated Tow Service Delivery Model Transition the new program model from the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE) to SJPD, per audit recommendation PBCE SJPD • February 3, 2025 – Aries, a tow request system launched • September 30, 2025 – City Council approved amendments to tow agreement contract authority and certain terms 2 Officers can request tow through CAD on their MDT (mobile data terminal) and can fill out the automated Tow Slip online using their MDT or on their City cell phone using the Aries mobile application. Summary Compensation Annual service cost: $569,500 paid quarterly $142,375 The City Council approved $200,000 budget to reimburse up to $2,000 per oversized vehicle...