Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, 509.625.6226
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.
During Monday’s Legislative Session, Spokane City Council voted via a consent agenda to amend the service contract with Evergreen State Towing to provide towing, impound, and disposal (when appropriate) of abandoned recreational vehicles (RVs). In response to increasing public safety concerns from constituents, the Council expedited the amendment to address the growing neighborhood issue of abandoned RVs.
“I’ve consistently advocated for re-establishing this program throughout its unfortunate six-month hiatus, during which public safety concerns have markedly increased,” said Council Member Michael Cathcart, co-sponsor of the ordinance. “I’m very glad to see it reinstated as a necessary and responsible step to protect our neighborhoods.”
“We hear frequently about abandoned cars and RVs, so I'm excited that we were able to extend this contract and find ways to get vehicles picked up sooner,” said Council Member Zack Zappone, also co-sponsor of ordinance. “Residents shouldn't have to deal with abandoned or destroyed vehicles in front of their house for extended periods of time."
This program is in response to abandoned RVs in all neighborhoods, as reported by citizens to Code enforcement and the Spokane Police Department. Overall, the amendment makes necessary changes to the contract to improve operational efficiency for both Evergreen State Towing and the City and extend the duration of the contract. This additional time will allow both the contractor and the City to gather further information to understand better operational constraints that will be utilized to improve operations. The contract is supplemental to the state program for abandoned RVs administered by the Department of Licensing.
This contract extension shall become effective immediately.
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