(A) The Marion Police Department, Marion Code Enforcement Department, City of Marion Traffic Commission and the Marion Building Department shall and are hereby designated as the public agencies 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 city may employ such personnel and acquire such equipment, property and facilities as are necessary for removal, storage and disposition of abandoned vehicles, not in conflict with the Abandoned Vehicle Act. The city 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.
(B) Pursuant to I.C. 9-22-1-13(b), the city or the contractual towing firm may dispose of a vehicle or parts if the established market value of the vehicle or parts is not more than $1,000.
(1985 Code, § 9-9-1.1-1) (Ord. 12-2003, passed 5-8-2003; Am. Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)