(a) Upon satisfaction of the notice and reporting requirements of this chapter, a vehicle may, at the Mayor's discretion, be disposed of by public auction or by removal to a landfill, scrap processor, or auto wrecker for destruction or scrap. If disposed of by public auction, the auction may be held not less than 20 days after notice of the auction is published, as defined in § 1.10.030. A notice of auction must describe the vehicle and specify the place, date and time at which it will be sold. A copy of the notice of auction shall be sent to the state of Alaska, Department of Administration.
(b) A vehicle disposed of by public auction must be titled by the State of Alaska under A.S. 28.10 pursuant to A.S. 28.11.070.
(c) Notwithstanding this section, a person who disposes of an abandoned vehicle under this section may initiate a civil action against the person considered responsible for the abandonment under § 12.60.010 and recover costs exceeding receipts for disposal of the vehicle.
(Ord. 01-03, passed 1-8-02)