The Division of Community and Economic Development shall and is hereby designated as the public agency which shall be responsible for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles as designated in the Abandoned Vehicle Act. In order to facilitate the removal of such abandoned vehicles or parts, the Division of Community and Economic Development may employ such personnel and acquire such equipment, property and facilities as are necessary for removal, storage and disposition of such abandoned vehicles, not in conflict with the Abandoned Vehicle Act or the Division of Community and Economic Development may contract with private towing firms or individuals in such business on an annual basis to provide the equipment, storage area and facilities for the removal and disposal.
(A) Pursuant to I.C. 9-22-1-13(b), the Division of Community and Economic Development may dispose of a vehicle or parts if the established market value of said vehicle or parts is not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
('74 Code, § 17-71) (Ord. S-307-90, passed 12-11-90; Am. Ord. S-80-97, passed 8-28-97) Penalty, see § 90.99