9.27.130 Option for immediate impoundment.

   A.   Notwithstanding Section 9.27.120A., the city may impound a cart that otherwise meets the criteria set forth in Section 9.27.120A. without complying with the three (3) business day advance-notice requirement provided that each of the following is met:

      1.   The cart owner is provided actual notice within twenty-four (24) hours following the impound and that notice informs the cart owner as to the location where the cart may be claimed.

      2.   Any cart so impounded shall be held at a location in compliance with 9.27.120B.

      3.   Any cart reclaimed by the cart owner within three (3) business days following the date of actual notice as provided pursuant to this section, shall be released and surrendered to the owner at no charge whatsoever, including the waiver of any redemption fees that would otherwise be applicable pursuant to Section 9.27.120F.

      4.   Any cart not reclaimed by the cart owner within three (3) business days following the date of actual notice as provided pursuant to this section, shall be subject to any applicable fee imposed pursuant to Section 9.27.120F. commencing on the fourth (4th) business day following the date of notice but accruing from the date of retrieval and storage, and any applicable fine imposed pursuant to Section 9.27.120G. Any cart reclaimed by the owner within three (3) business days following the date of actual notice as provided pursuant to this section, shall not be deemed an "occurrence" under Section 9.27.120G.

   B.   Any cart not reclaimed by the cart owner within thirty (30) days of receipt following the date of actual notice as provided pursuant to this section, may be sold or disposed of in accordance with Section 9.27.170.

(Ord. 2593 §1 (part))