A. Lien For Compensation: Every person lawfully in possession of an impounded vehicle shall have a special lien thereon for the compensation due him from the owner of such impounded vehicle for all expenses incurred.
B. Foreclosure Of Lien: Said lien may be foreclosed by a sale of such abandoned vehicle upon giving notice and in the manner following. The notice shall contain:
1. The name of the party bringing action and the name of the owner or any person claiming any interest therein.
2. A full description of the vehicle, giving all available information as to the make, serial number, license tag with year and the state from which the tag was issued.
3. A full statement of all the facts.
4. The amount of the claim, giving a full description of the work, labor, storage or any other costs involved.
5. The date, time and place of the sale.
6. The notice shall be posted in three (3) public places in the county in which the vehicle is to be sold at least ten (10) days before the time specified therein for such sale, and a copy of said notice shall be mailed to the registered owner as recorded in the office of the Oklahoma tax commission, the director of finance, and any other person claiming any interest in the motor vehicle, at their last known mailing address, by registered mail on the same date of posting said notice.
C. Sale Of Vehicle; Disposition Of Funds:
1. Proceedings for such sale shall not be commenced until ten (10) days after said lien has accrued. After this ten (10) day period, but before sale, the said registered owner of the vehicle shall have a right to contest the impoundment in the municipal court.
2. A return of such sale shall be made at the time of sale and shall contain a statement as to proof of posting and mailing of the notice of sale of abandoned vehicle.
3. Any funds remaining after the payment of the lien and costs incurred therein shall be remitted to the owner, if such owner is known, and if such owner or the address of such owner is not known, to the director of finance to be deposited in the general fund of the city. (1994 Code § 20-119)