(a) Violations of this Chapter, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be punishable as follows:
(1) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for all parking violations except as contained in Codified Ordinances, Section 351.04, regarding handicapped parking, if paid within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of the initial citation; after fifteen (15) days from the initial issuance, a fifty dollar ($50.00) late fee shall be added.
(2) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) to five hundred dollars ($500.00) for handicapped parking violations as described in Codified Ordinances, Section 351.04 if paid within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of the initial citation; after fifteen (15) days from initial issuance, a fifty dollar ($50.00) late fee will be added.
(b) No late fees will be imposed on any fine if an answer is filed in compliance with Codified Ordinances, Section 353.04 above while the appeal process is pending.
(c) The City of Reminderville may utilize third party collection efforts to recover unpaid fines and fees, regarding any default account. The person cited shall be responsible for any fees due to the outside or third party collection agency for their services rendered to collect on behalf of Reminderville.
(d) The Chief of Police of the Reminderville Police Department may provide for the impoundment or the immobilization of any vehicle involved with violations of this Chapter after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of any entry establishing judgment or default judgment. Such impoundment or immobilization shall occur through the auspices of the authorized City towing company. The Chief of Police shall establish a bond or cash deposit to secure the release of such impounded vehicle, provided, however, that the deposit shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). (Ord. 02-2018. Passed 1-9-18.)