The City Mayor is authorized to enter into a written agreement with a duly licensed junk dealer for the removal of wrecked or junked vehicles or part(s) of vehicles under this section. The consideration for the services of the junk dealer shall be the vehicle or part(s) of the vehicle to be consigned at no expense to the City. The junk dealer, before entering into a contract with the City or being appointed its agent or assign in reference to § 6.1.22, shall furnish evidence of public liability insurance to adequately protect the agent or assign and the City which is deemed reasonable in the opinion of the City Mayor. In the event a qualified and suitable junk dealer is not available to contract with or act as the City’s agent or assign as provided in this section, the City Mayor is authorized to contract with the lowest responsible bidder to provide for the removal from private property of wrecked or junked vehicles or part(s) of vehicles under § 6.1.22.
(1985 Code, § 10.03.210) (Ord. 373, passed 3-3-2020)