An administrative fee in the amount of $200 is hereby imposed for the release of vehicles impounded pursuant to § 130.096. The following shall apply to such administrative fees:
(A) All administrative fees and towing and storage charges shall be imposed on the registered owner of the motor vehicle or the agents of that owner.
(B) The fees shall be in addition to: (i) any other penalties that may be assessed by a court of law for the underlying violations; and (ii) any towing or storage fees, or both, charged by the towing company.
(C) The fees shall be collected by and paid to the Village Treasurer at the village utility office.
(D) The towing or storage fees, or both, shall be collected by and paid to the person, firm, or entity that tows and stores the impounded vehicle.
(E) The administrative fee imposed by the village is in addition to any fees charged for the towing and storage of an impounded vehicle.
(F) The administrative fee shall be waived by the village upon verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time the vehicle was impounded.
(G) All administrative fees collected pursuant to this section shall be placed in a special fund within the General Fund known as the "Police Equipment Fund" and shall be appropriated and spent only for equipment for the Police Department.
(Ord. 17-028, passed 10-16-2017)