(A) There is hereby created the Bureau of Violations within the powers and duties of the office of the City Clerk. A copy of each citation issued for nonmoving traffic violations or violations of the Rules and Regulations of the Park and Recreation Department shall be deposited by the City Police Department with the City Clerk, whose duty it shall be to collect all fines and, to maintain appropriate and accurate records of all such fines paid.
(B) Any person having been issued a citation for a nonmoving traffic violation or a violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Park and Recreation Department desiring to plead guilty and waive court appearance, may pay the City Clerk according to the following fine schedule based upon elapsed time from the occurrence of the violation, excluding weekends and legal holidays:
(1) Handicapped parking violations.
1-5 days: $25 (Fine- $20.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
6-15 days: $50 (Fine- $45.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
(2) All other nonmoving traffic violations.
1-5 days: $5 (Fine- $.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
6-15 days: $10 (Fine- $5.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
16+ days: $25 (Fine - $5.05; Administrative Costs - $19.95)
(3) Park and Recreation Department violations.
1-5 days: $5 (Fine- $.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
6-15 days: $10 (Fine- $5.05; Administrative Costs- $4.95)
16+ days: $25 (Fine - $5.05; Administrative Costs - $19.95)
(C) The applicable fine shall be payable at the office of the City Clerk during hours which said office shall be open to the public for transaction of business either in person or by mail. Further, said applicable fine may be paid by placing the money for said applicable fine in the night depository of the City Hall, 605 North Broadway, Wahoo, Nebraska 68066.
(D) In the event that any person having been issued a citation for a nonmoving traffic violation or a violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Park and Recreation Department fails to pay the applicable fine within the allotted time period, such violator or the owner of the offending motor vehicle shall be liable to prosecution in the County Court for the offense or offenses charged and subject to the penalty provided for by § 10.99 of this code.
(E) Whenever any person refuses, neglects, or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this section as herein provided, he or she shall be denied the benefits of any of the provisions thereof.
(’72 Code, § 5-417.02) (Ord. 1174, passed 9-24-81; Am. Ord. 1256, passed 7-10-86; Am. Ord. 1677, passed 4-8-99; Am. Ord. 1881, passed 12-9-04; Am. Ord. 1942, passed 9-28-06; Am. Ord. 2387, passed 3-8-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Bureau of Violations authorized, see Neb. RS 18-1729