(A) The Traffic Compliance Administrator shall, following the expiration of the period within which administrative or judicial review may be sought for a final determination of violation, take all necessary action, execute all required documents and appoint or retain any individual or agency deemed appropriate to obtain a judgment against and collect monies from the person(s) who have been assessed fines or penalties which remain unpaid and have become a debt due and owing the Village in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and § 11-208.3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, (see ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-208.3), by:
(1) (a) Filing a complaint in the Circuit Court praying for the entry of a judgment against the person for whom a final determination of violation liability has been made. The complaint filed by the Traffic Compliance Administrator or individual or agency on behalf of the village seeking entry of a judgment against an individual for unpaid fines and/or penalties pursuant to a final determination of regulation violation liability shall have appended:
1. A certified copy of the final determination of the violation liability.
2. A certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the final determination of violation liability was issued in accordance with this chapter and ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-208.3.
(b) Nothing shall prevent the village from consolidating multiple final determinations of violation(s) liability in an action in the Circuit Court against an individual.
(2) Pursuing all available remedies, allowed by law, to collect money judgments.
(B) Service of summons and a copy of the complaint may be served upon the person against whom a judgment is sought under the provisions of this chapter by any method provided under ILCS Ch. 735, Act 5, § 2-203, incorporated by reference, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided the total amount of fines and penalties for final determination of violation liability does not exceed $2,500.
(Ord. 24-02, passed 1-22-24)