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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 9, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager .(1
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police' I nA
RE: PR 23288-Resolution Authorizing the Chief of Police to issue a Wrecker
Business Permit to Apex Towing and Recovery located at 6801 Gulfway Drive,
Port Arthur, Texas.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval to authorize the Chief of
Police to issue a wrecker business permit to Apex Towing& Recovery located at 6801
Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas.
Background:
Apex Towing&Recovery has applied for a wrecker business permit pursuant to Section 114-
124 of the Code of Ordinances. Ryan Kuckenbecker the owner/operator of Apex. Towing&
Recovery has been in business for several years, and is licensed by the State of Texas (TDLR)
for Wrecker Operation. He has made application for a business permit, and his intent is to be
added to the Non-Preference Wrecker rotation system.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to issue a wrecker
business permit to Apex Towing& Recovery located at 6801 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur,
Texas.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 23288
JLH 08/04/2023
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ISSUE A
WRECKER BUSINESS PERMIT TO APEX TOWING AND RECOVERY LOCATED
AT 6801 GULFWAY DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
WHEREAS, Apex Towing & Recovery has applied for a Wrecker
Business Permit pursuant to Section 114-124 of the Code of
Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Apex Towing and Recovery has provided that (1)
it has available equipment to tow vehicles in the City, (2)
that it has drivers in the area, (3) that it has experience
towing vehicles, (4) that it has experience or the ability to
meet the expected response time at any time of the day or
night and in any type of inclement weather, and (5) that the
owner and investors of the business as well as the drivers
can be entrusted with promptly towing vehicles without damage
thereto, securing the vehicle contents, making and filing
accurate records thereof, able to follow the towing
regulations and bill properly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the Applicant shall be subject to a
six-month probationary period as provided from Section 114-
123 of the Code of Ordinances .
Section 3 . That the Chief of Police is hereby authorized
to issue a Wrecker Business Permit to Apex Towing & Recovery
upon payment of permit fees .
Section 4 . That Apex Towing & Recovery shall be placed
on the non-preference rotation system as provided by Section
114-141 .
Section 5 . That a copy of the caption of the Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
P.R. No. 23288
JLH 08/04/2023
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of September
A.D. , 2023 , at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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Chief f Police