A. When the identification of the owner and lienholder of abandoned or unclaimed vehicles seven (7) years of age or newer cannot be determined by the means set forth herein and/or as otherwise required by law, after a reasonable effort, the vehicle may be sold without notice to the owner and/or lienholder.
B. When an abandoned vehicle more than seven (7) years of age is impounded, as authorized by this part, it shall be kept in custody for a minimum of ten (10) days for the purpose of determining ownership, contacting the owner and lienholder by certified mail, return requested, or personal service, and an examination of the Illinois state police stolen motor vehicle files for theft and wanted information. In the event the vehicle has dealer license plates, the dealer shall also be provided notice as provided herein prior to such sale and/or disposal. At the expiration of the ten (10) day period, without benefit of disposition information being received from the owner or lienholder, the village administrator or her designee may authorize disposal of the vehicle as junk only. (Ord. 2010-79, 10-19-2010)