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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). b. 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. 11. The Contractor shall permit the Santa Ana Police Department to make copies of business records at their place of business or remove business records for the purpose of reproduction. 12. Lien fees, or any fees related to the preparation of a lien, shall not exceed the amounts allowable in the Towing and Storage Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and in compliance with all relevant provision of the California Vehicle Code and California Civil Code, I. STORAGE ]FACILITY AND VEHICLE STORAGE REQUIREMENTS It is preferable that the storage facility is located at the same location as the primary business office. However, if located at a different location than the main office, the storage facility must be within the corporate limits of the City of Santa Ana and have an on -site release office at all storage lots. Persons seeking to take possession of their vehicle or property shall not be required to travel to more than one location to recover their vehicle from the Contractor's custody. 2. The storage facility and all vehicles towed at the direction of the City shall be made available to police personnel 24-hours per day, 7-days per week. The entire storage lot must be sufficiently well lit to deter theft. Other theft deterrent devices (e.g. cameras, alarms, on -site personnel, etc.) are highly desirable.