(A) The Police Department and the Code Enforcement Division of the city shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The Police Department shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be “abandoned” on the public streets and highways within the city limits, and on property owned by the city.
(B) The Code Enforcement Division of the city shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of “abandoned,” “nuisance” or “junked motor vehicles” located on private property. The city may contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store and dispose of abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicles in compliance with this chapter and applicable state laws.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of officers of the Police Department and the Fire Department in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.
(Ord. No. 2198, § 1, passed 6-14-1990; Ord. No. 97-89, §§ 1, 3, 4, passed 8-14-1997)