The release of an impounded vehicle is conditioned upon the payment of the penalty levied for the parking, violations and/or the towing, holding, and storage charges imposed thereon, unless the owner or other person entitled to possession challenges the validity of the impoundment pursuant to the appeals process articulated in this subchapter. In addition to the towing/storage fees and parking violation penalties, the city will charge an administrative fee of $25 plus any preliminary sale advertising expenses or other expenses incurred by the city or its designee. The administrative fee may be collected on behalf of the city by the city's designated towing and storage entity, and remitted on a regular basis to the city. The Chief of Police may waive the administrative fee if the sale amount of an unclaimed, impounded vehicle is less that the storage and towing fees accrued for the vehicle. An impounded vehicle may be released to the owner or other person entitled to possession only upon proof of ownership or right to possession and proof of insurance. The city may require reasonable security, bond, or other assurances of indemnification from a person who is not the registered owner of the vehicle prior to releasing the vehicle to such person.
(Ord. 1649-2012, passed 12-11-12)