For lien sale purposes, the enforcement authority shall determine the estimated value of vehicles and maintain proper documentation and give notifications as required by the California Vehicle Code with respect to vehicles which are abated and removed under this Chapter. The enforcement authority shall determine whether the estimated value of a vehicle that has been ordered removed, towed or stored is $500.00 or less; or over $500.00 but less than or equal to $4,000.00; or over $4,000.00. All regularly employed and salaried employees of the enforcement authority (including contract employees) are authorized to make appraisals to determine the value of vehicles abated or removed under this ordinance.
(Am. Ord. 2996, passed - -1986; Am. Ord. 3283, passed - -1988; Am. Ord. 3349, passed - -1989; Am. Ord. 4401, passed - -2021)