Unless the Village Manager or his/her designee determines that the motor vehicle is not eligible for immobilization, pursuant to § 77.03, within the 21-day period, the state registration number of the vehicle shall be placed on the vehicle immobilization list and immobilization shall proceed as follows:
(A) An immobilization device shall be installed on the vehicle by the Police Department or its designee;
(B) A notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place on the motor vehicle warning that any attempt to move the vehicle while the immobilization device is attached may result in damage to the vehicle;
(C) The notice shall inform the registered owner of the immobilized vehicle that he or she or his/her authorized agent may, within 24 hours of the date on which the vehicle was immobilized:
(1) Pay all fees for immobilization and penalties due on the outstanding violations listed in the notice of eligibility for immobilization, or pay a deposit prior to a hearing as provided in § 77.04(C)(3) below; or
(2) Present copies of the appearances filed with the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County on all outstanding complaints specified in the notice of eligibility for immobilization; or
(3) Deposit cash collateral in the amount of the fines and penalties for all outstanding violations listed in the notice of eligibility for immobilization and execute an agreement to present copies of appearances filed with the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County on all outstanding final determinations specified in the notice of eligibility for immobilization within 21 days from the date of the agreement. Such collateral shall be returned after the court cases have been concluded, but shall be forfeited if the owner does not appear in court. The forfeited collateral may not be used to satisfy any unpaid fees or penalties. Upon forfeiture of collateral, the motor vehicle shall again be subject to immediate immobilization and no further deposit of collateral as described in this subsection shall again be allowed as a method of release; and
(D) The notice shall warn the registered owner of the immobilized vehicle that it will be towed and impounded if release is not obtained under this section within 24 hours after the vehicle has been immobilized and that the costs of immobilization, towing and storage fees must be paid in addition to the penalties due on the outstanding complaints listed on the notice of eligibility for immobilization.
(Ord. 879, passed 8-26-08)