In the event of removal of a vehicle from any public street, avenue or alley by the Police Department, the officer involved shall take reasonable efforts to notify the registered owner of said vehicle as soon as possible of the following facts:
A. The fact of removal of said vehicle, together with reasons therefor and the place to which removed;
B. A general description of the vehicle, including license number;
C. The charges for removal and the daily cost of storage of said vehicle.
Notification to the registered owner by phone or in person is sufficient. If unable to contact the registered owner, or, if the vehicle is not reclaimed by the registered owner within fifteen (15) days of the initial notification, written notification shall be sent by mail. The mailed notice to the owner shall be addressed to the registered owner as shown by the registration certificate on said vehicle and shall be deposited with postage prepaid, by certified mail with return receipt requested, in the United States Post Office. (Ord. 12-17, 12-18-2012)