6-3-10: PENALTIES:
   A.   Civil Action; Lien: Upon failure of compliance with this chapter by the registered and/or legal owner of the motor vehicle and/or other vehicle removed by the city, the city may file a civil action against the registered and/or legal owner to recover the unpaid expenses incurred by such removal, including litigation costs and reasonable attorney fees. In addition, as part or separately from the civil action, the city may cause a lien or special assessment to be placed directly upon the property of the registered and/or legal owner of the motor vehicle and/or other vehicle, for the amount of such expenses.
   B.   Violation A Misdemeanor: Any violation of a provision of this chapter shall be unlawful and punishable as a misdemeanor. Each day that such violation continues with respect to each motor vehicle and/or other vehicle may be deemed a separate offense. Prosecution for such offense shall not preclude a civil action for recovery of costs as provided in subsection A of this section.
(Ord. 177, 11-7-1977)