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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Commentary on Intro 179: Tow pound capacity requirements
0:09:20
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Levin provides the NYPD's perspective on Introduction 179, which would require the department to maintain adequate tow pound capacity and report on towing activity.
- NYPD acknowledges the importance of adequate tow capacity and the need for increased tow facilities
- Challenges in finding sufficient tow space in Manhattan are highlighted
- Department intends to repurpose existing facilities in Manhattan for a new tow pound
- NYPD expresses willingness to work with the council on refining the bill
Josh Levin
0:09:20
Intro January would require the department to operate our tow pounds with enough capacity to tow vehicles at a rate necessary to deter illegal conduct and to report on towing and tow pound capacity.
0:09:34
The NYPD fully appreciates the significance of adequate tow capacity and of the need for increased tow facilities.
0:09:44
Since the state budget compelled us to close our final Manhattan tow facility in 2021, we are determined to find appropriate facilities for a new Manhattan tow pout.
0:09:56
It should come as no surprise that it is a challenge to find sufficient tow space on an island that constitutes one of the densest urban environments in the world.
0:10:08
We intend to meet the challenge and we hope to repurpose already existing department facilities in Manhattan to accommodate a tow facility.
0:10:18
We look forward to working with counsel on crafting a version of the bill that will best achieve our shared goals.