An owner, lienholder, or other person lawfully entitled to possession of an abandoned vehicle removed under this chapter is entitled to an administrative hearing as soon as possible after the removal of the vehicle. Hearings shall be informal and technical rules of evidence do not apply. A person who requests a hearing may retain an attorney if the person desires. The hearing officer shall be appointed by the Mayor. Proceedings of the hearing shall be recorded. The hearing officer shall state on the record the evidence relied on and the reasons for the officer's determination.
(Ord. 01-03, passed 1-8-02)