(A) In accordance with the notice provisions in § 76.03(C), an administrative hearing may be convened no later than 45 days after the notice was mailed.
(B) The administrative hearing shall be conducted by a Hearing Officer who is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois for a minimum of three years.
(C) At the conclusion of the administrative hearing, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision either sustaining or overruling the vehicle impoundment.
(D) If the basis for the vehicle impoundment is sustained by the Hearing Officer, any administrative fee posted to secure the release of the vehicle shall be forfeited to the village.
(E) All final decisions of the Hearing Officer shall be subject to review under the Administrative Review Law.
(F) Unless the Hearing Officer overturns the basis for the impoundment, no vehicle shall be released to the owner, lessee, or lienholder of record until all administrative fees and towing and storage charges are paid.
(Ord. 2016-42, passed 9-6-16)