A. The person who abandons the vehicle or parks an inoperative vehicle in violation of this chapter shall be responsible for all towing, storage, advertising, disposal, and related costs. In the event such person cannot be found, the bill shall be paid by the village.
B. After impounding a vehicle, the local law enforcement agency shall deal with the towed vehicle as follows:
1. Within ninety six (96) hours of having a vehicle towed pursuant to this section, the officer initiating the tow shall cause a complaint to be filed charging the registered owner thereof with a violation of this code; and the registered owner shall be responsible for said violation in all cases except when, and only when, a stolen auto report has been filed prior to the said tow occurring with an authorized law enforcement agency.
2. When a vehicle is authorized to be towed away pursuant to this chapter, the village enforcement officer shall keep and maintain a record of the vehicle towed, listing the color, the year of manufacture, the manufacturer's trade name, the manufacturer's series name, the body style, the vehicle identification number, and the license plate year and number displayed on the vehicle. The record shall also include the date and hour of the tow, the location towed from, the location towed to, the reason for the towing, and the name of the officer authorizing the tow. (Ord. 310, 11-11-2008)