Annual applications for a police directed tow license shall be made on forms to be
furnished by the Director of Finance, which application shall include a list of towing
vehicles. Exhibits to the application shall include a copy of the title and insurance
declaration page for each vehicle together with an affidavit of ownership of the towing
company. The owner/applicant shall pay a filing fee when the application is made,
which fee shall be retained by the city to cover the initial examination and inspection
costs, and, if the application is approved, shall pay the further sum set by ordinance
covering the license for the then current calendar year and, thereafter, shall pay
each year a sum set by ordinance for a renewal of the license. Said license shall
not be transferable or refundable. A separate license fee shall be required for each
towing company to obtain a police directed tow license.