(A) The last registered owner of record is responsible for abandonment and is thereby liable for the cost of removal and disposition of the vehicle. The City Council, by resolution, shall from time to time determine and fix an amount to be assessed as vehicle abatement administrative, hearing and appeal costs. The cost in the resolution shall not include costs and expenses which are not incurred by the city.
('63 Code, § 3-10.20)
(B) If the administrative, hearing and appeal costs and the cost of removal which are charged against the owner of a parcel of land pursuant to division (A) above are not paid within 30 days of the date of the order, or the final disposition of an appeal therefrom, a statement of these charges shall be sent to the owner by the city. If not paid, such costs shall be assessed against the owner's parcel of land pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code § 25845 and shall be transmitted to the tax collector for collection. The assessment shall have the same priority of other taxes.
('63 Code, § 3-10.21)
(Ord. 542-C.S., passed 4-2-92)