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F. CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS OFFICE REQUIREMENTS 1. The Contractor shall maintain an office and storage facility within the corporate limits of the City of Santa Ana and remain in compliance with any requirements imposed by the Police Department, the Planning Division or any other Department, Agency or Agent of the City of Santa Ana in accordance with federal regulations, state law, the Santa Ana Municipal Code and this agreement. 2. It is preferable that the office and storage facility be at the same location to minimize the impact on the community. However, should additional locations exist, the Contractor agrees to conduct all business from the primary facility and any costs associated with operating a secondary location and/or moving vehicles to or from that secondary location shall not be passed along to any customer covered under this agreement. 3. The primary facility shall have a sign clearly visible to the public that identifies the location as a towing service. 4. The business hours shall be clearly posted but, at a minimum, shall be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for City recognized holidays. 5. The office shall be sufficiently staffed to allow customers to speak with a company representative during normal business hours without unnecessary delay. 6. Current and approved rates pursuant to the Towing and Storage Fee Schedule shall be posted in public view in the Contractor's office and/or storage facility in compliance with California Civil Code § 3070 and CVC § 22651.07. 7. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of CVC § 22651.1. 8. The Contractor shall maintain records of all tow services furnished by the Contractor at the primary office location. a. Invoices shall contain the required itemized information pursuant to CVC 22651.07(e). Itemized invoices shall contain a distinct notice upon the invoice stating "Upon request, you are entitled to receive a copy of the "Towing Fees and Access Notice." This notice shall be contained within a bordered text box, printed in no less than 10-point type pursuant to CVC 22651.07(a)(1)(13)(3). 9. The operator's primary business office shall also maintain business records relating to personnel, insurance, personnel taxes, payroll, applicable operating authorities, local operating authorities, lien sale actions, driver's record of duty status (intrastate and/or interstate), and Federal Communication Commission licensing (if applicable). 10. The Contractor agrees that a representative from the Santa Ana Police Department may inspect all business records, facilities and vehicles without notice during normal business hours.