(A) Unless otherwise provided hereinafter, any vehicle impounded under the provisions of this code of ordinances shall be stored and held safely until a written order for its release, signed by the Chief of Police or his or her designated representative, has been issued.
(B) The written order for release shall be conditioned upon:
(1) Payment of all impoundment costs and accrued storage charges assessed against the vehicle, by the person to whom the release is issued; and
(2) Payment of all fines and costs due the city because of traffic law or other law violations involving the vehicle, or proper security posted for the fine or law violation.
(3) There is hereby established a $100 fee for administrative and other related costs associated with preparation of vehicle impoundment releases that is required of the Police Department before an impounded vehicle may be released
(2002 Code, § 70.27) (Ord. 782, passed 3-13-2017)