Town of Fort Myers Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Towing License Application
Revised 6/11/2019 Town of Fort Myers Beach Page 1 of 5
2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Phone: 239-765-0202 www.fmbgov.com Fax: 239-765-0909
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Application Fee $25
B. Proof of Insurance
C. Proof of Valid Fire Safety Inspection Report
D. Proof of Valid Wrecker Operator Permit
E. Signed Letter of Authorization/Consent
GENERAL INFORMATION
Business location from which the towing business will be operated:
____________________________________________________________________________________
*Note: Towed vehicles must remain within a 10-mile radius of the point of removal, in accordance with Florida law.*
Strap number: ___________________________________________
Hours of operation: ___________________________
State Sales Tax Number: ________________________
If applicant is not the property owner, applicant shall submit a notarized letter of consent from the
owner of the property allowing for the property’s use.
OWNERSHIP INFORMATION
Business Owner’s Name: ________________________________________________________________
Business Owner’s Home Address:
Business Owner’s Local Address:
Phone Number:
____________________________________________________________________
Manager’s Name:
Manager’s Home Address:
Manager’s Local Address:
Phone Number:
___________________________________________________________
Mailing address at which notice of any Town information pertinent to any towing business shall be
received and binding upon the applicant or licensee on the fifth day after First Class Mail is posted to
said address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PROOF OF INSURANCE
At minimum, the Policy shall provide coverage of not less than $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per
aggregate. The Policy shall list Town of Fort Myers Beach as an additional insured and shall provide that
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coverage shall not be cancelled or materially altered except after 30 days written notice has been
received by the Town.
Proof of the continued coverage under the insurance policy shall provide upon the Town Manager’s
request, given on a reasonable notice at any time, that the License is valid and outstanding. Any failure to
provide such proof shall render the license null and void and of no further use and effect.
APPLICATION FEES The permit application fee is $25.00 and must be paid at the time the application is
submitted.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A description of the vehicles to be used in this business:
Make
Model
Year
Color
Plate #
VIN
FIRE INSPECTION REPORT
Prior to any annual license renewal, the Fire Marshal will submit evidence of Fire Safety Inspection to the
Town.
WRECKER OPERATOR PERMIT
A copy of the business owner’s “wrecker operator permit” issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is
required to be submitted. Loss, for any reason, of a wrecker operator permit issued by the Lee County
Sheriff’s Office shall result in immediate suspension of any Town towing license issued.
Town of Fort Myers Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Towing License Application
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2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Phone: 239-765-0202 www.fmbgov.com Fax: 239-765-0909
TOWING RATES
By submitting this application, the applicant acknowledges the maximum rates set by
Lee County
Ordinance 13-19 as follows:
1. Wrecker Rates
a. Class A Wreckers (including Roll-back or Slide-back Carriers)
i. Base Rate (private property tow) $125.00
ii. Rotation Tow (Law Enforcement Tow) $150.00
iii. Mileage Charge $4.00
-Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Law Enforcement tows from scene or location,
consistent with FS715.07(2)
iv. Hourly Rate $80.00
(for waiting or working time on scene after the first 30 minutes)
b. Class B Wreckers
i. Base Rate (private property tow) $125.00
ii. Rotation Tow (Law Enforcement Tow) $150.00
iii. Mileage Charge $5.00
-Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Law Enforcement tows from scene or location,
consistent with FS715.07(2)
iv. Hourly Rate $105.00
c. Class C Wreckers
i. Base Rate (private property tow) $300.00
ii. Rotation Tow (Law Enforcement Tow) $400.00
iii. Mileage Charge $6.00
-Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Private property tows, if permitted by
FS715.07(2)
- Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Law Enforcement tows from scene or location,
consistent with FS715.07(2)
iv. Hourly Rate $200.00
d. Class D Wreckers
i. Base Rate (private property tow) $400.00
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ii. Rotation Tow (Law Enforcement Tow) $400.00
iii. Mileage Charge $7.00
-Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Private property tows, if permitted by
FS715.07(2)
- Per mile charge beyond initial 10 miles for
Law Enforcement tows from scene or location,
consistent with FS715.07(2)
iv. Hourly Rate $280.00
2. Storage Rates
a. Daily Maximum for Up To 25 Feet in Length
i. Indoor $40.00
ii. Outdoor $35.00
b. Daily Maximum for Over25 Feet in Length
i. Indoor $55.00
ii. Outdoor $50.00
3. After Hours Redemption
(Between the hours of 6:00PM and 8:00AM) $35.00
4. Forms Charge $25.00
The applicant will attach a current rate sheet showing additional fees, including mileage, which
may be charged for towing operations within the Town.
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Signature of Applicant Date
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Printed Name of Applicant
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Town of Fort Myers Beach
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Towing License Application
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2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Phone: 239-765-0202 www.fmbgov.com Fax: 239-765-0909
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Strap Number: ________________________________________________________________________
I, ____________________________ depose and say that I am the owner or authorized representative of
the property indicated by the STRAP Number(s) above, which are further identified as being located at
_______________________________ (street address).
I hereby authorize _______________________________ to file the application for a Towing License for
the property located as described above.
Verification Pursuant to Section 92.525, Florida Statutes
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing and that the facts stated in it are true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
____________________________________________ __________________________
Property Owners Signature Date
____________________________________________
Printed Name
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