The abandonment of any vehicle on public or private property shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the last registered owner of record is responsible for the abandonment and is thereby liable for the cost of removal and disposition of the vehicle. When the abatement has been completed, the director shall render to the Auditor-Controller an itemized statement covering work necessary for abatement. The Auditor-Controller shall pay the same from the funds of the agency causing said work to be done, and the Director shall present to the registered owner of the vehicle a demand for payment of the costs required for removal and disposition of the vehicle, not to exceed those for towing and seven days of storage. If payment is not made on behalf of the registered owner of the vehicle within 60 days after mailing of such bill, the Director may issue an Abandoned Vehicle Citation and/or notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(Am. Ord. 2996, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3283, passed - -1988; Am. Ord. 3349, passed - -1989; Am. Ord. 4401, passed - -2021)