A. Fees and other money related to civil infractions shall be paid to the finance department in such manner, not inconsistent with this chapter, as the finance department shall direct. (Ord. 30-2012, 8-28-2012)
B. The fee for violation of any acts made civil infractions under this title, or any other parking violation found in this code but not specifically mentioned in this title, shall be as adopted annually by the city council in the city civil fines schedule. (Ord. 30-2012, 8-28-2012; amd. 2015 Code)
C. The fee for violation of a civil infraction paid or contested within five (5) business days after the notice of infraction is issued shall be the base amount set forth in the city civil fine schedule.
D. The fee for violation of a civil infraction paid or contested between six (6) business days and ten (10) business days after a notice of infraction is issued shall be double the base amount set forth in the city civil fine schedule.
E. The fee for violation of a civil infraction paid or contested eleven (11) business days or more after a notice of infraction is issued shall be treble the base amount set forth in the city civil fine schedule.
F. A civil infraction shall be deemed in default if sixteen (16) business days or more after the notice of infraction was issued, the applicable fee has not been paid or the action contested. In addition to other penalties described in this chapter, a civil infraction in default shall be subject to the following penalties: impoundment and towing; legal action for collection of all costs, attorney fees and administrative costs; criminal prosecution pursuant to section 7-3-10 of this chapter.
G. In addition to any other penalty or fine stated within this chapter, and not in lieu of any other penalty or legal action which can be taken against a person or vehicle, any vehicle found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, including, but not limited to, a vehicle which blocks a driveway to a residence or business in such a manner that vehicles cannot safely enter or exit said driveway, may be towed and impounded upon the direction of any police officer, parking enforcement officer or fire officer upon said officer finding said situation creates a condition which impairs the health or safety of the public. The registered owner of the vehicle shall be responsible for all towing and storage fees incurred in the event a vehicle is removed. The owner or the owner's agent may claim the vehicle only after paying any fines incurred and any towing and impounding fees incurred. Any contest of a removal shall be made by giving written notice, requesting a contest hearing, to the city hearing examiner, within fifteen (15) business days of the removal. (Ord. 30-2012, 8-28-2012)