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By MITCH MORRISON; Times Leader Staff Writer
 Tuesday, November 24, 1992 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 3A QUICK WORDS: WILKES-BARRE CITY
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WILKES-BARRE -- Eight-tenths of one mile cost Ray McGlynn some serious
bucks. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The co-owner of McGlynn 24-Hour Towing Service offered the city the most
cash last year for the exclusive municipal auto-hauling contract. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He lost and may lose again this year if he bids. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 McGlynn's problem is that his business sits in Hanover Township, less than
one mile from the city line. Even though McGlynn's mailing address is in
Wilkes-Barre, the contract stipulates the business itself be in the city. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "They (city officials) told me they would revise the contract this year
going by city mailing addresses. They didn't," said McGlynn, who's undecided
whether he'll bid for the exclusive contract. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 McGlynn, who offered the city $15,000 for the 1992 contract, said he's
prepared to up his price if the contract is reworded. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 City officials may be flexible on the contract's final language. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 City Administrator Richard Muessig encouraged McGlynn to reapply, saying
the business location could be subject to negotiations. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "That's something we can discuss privately," Muessig said regarding
McGlynn's concerns. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The municipal hauler's responsibilities include responding to auto
accidents, removing vehicles illegally parked on city property or public
streets, and towing and replacing tires on most city vehicles. The hauler tows
approximately 1,400 private vehicles per year and charges the owners. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The 1993 contract holds the towing fees at 1992 prices: $40 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and $45 for all other times. Storage fee
will remain $5 a day. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 It's uncertain whether incumbent municipal hauler William Ayers of Simms
Auto Service will vie for the contract. A family spokeswoman refused to
comment on whether Ayers would submit an offer. Ayers, who has held the
contract since it was first placed for bid in 1990, is paying the city $13,500
this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Auto haulers have until Nov. 30 to submit offers. Ayers' contact expires at
year's end. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The other likely bidder, Robert Kadluboski, hasn't decided whether he'll
make an offer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Kadluboski, a frequent critic of City Hall, handled the city's towing for
nine years without a contract. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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 He said he doubts he'll bid because of his sour relationship with members
of the mayor's administration who sit on the towing committee. The members are
Muessig, city solicitor William Finnegan, Police Chief Joseph Coyne and Police
Patrol Capt. Thomas Parker.

Towing Contract 
Small Distance Could 
Make Big Difference 
For Towing Service 
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Hauler Located Just 
Outside City Limits Tryingagain To Get Its Business

Towing Contract Small Distance Could Make Big Difference For Towing Service ------------------ Hauler Located Just Outside City Limits Tryingagain To Get Its Business