(A) Whenever a police officer has reason to believe that a motor vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment, the police officer may order that the vehicle be seized and impounded. The Police Department shall utilize the services of a private towing company. If towed, the motor vehicle must be impounded and stored in a secure facility owned, leased, or operated by the village or a private towing company authorized by the village.
(B) At the time the vehicle is towed, the village shall notify or make a reasonable attempt to notify the owner, lessee, or person identifying himself or herself as the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or any person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offense, of the fact of the seizure, and of the vehicle owner’s or lessee’s right to an administrative hearing.
(C) The village shall also provide the owner, lessee, or person identifying himself or herself as the owner or lessee of the vehicle with notice that the motor vehicle will remain impounded pending the completion of an administrative hearing, unless the owner or lessee of the vehicle or a lienholder posts with the village a bond equal to the administrative fee and pays for all towing and storage charges.
(Ord. 2016-42, passed 9-6-16)