A. Notice Required; Contents: Where an abandoned, unlicensed, or inoperable motor vehicle creates an imminent hazard to traffic or to the health, safety, or welfare of the City, the City may tow the vehicle without giving prior notice and providing a hearing prior to the vehicle being towed. However, the Building and Neighborhood Services Manager or the Chief of Police must notify the owner or bailee of the vehicle within three (3) days of the tow by sending a written notice to the owner or bailee by certified or registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Notice must contain the following:
1. A statement that the vehicle has been towed with the reasons for towing;
2. The location to which the vehicle was towed;
3. The name, address, and phone number of the Building and Neighborhood Services Manager;
4. The opportunity to schedule a hearing within seven (7) days after having received notice.
B. Owner Or Bailee Not Liable: The owner or bailee shall not be liable for payment of towing and storage fees unless there is just cause to believe the vehicle is abandoned or inoperable or the owner or bailee fails to schedule a hearing within the requisite time period set out in subsection A4 of this Section. (1998 Code)