In lieu of filing a lien under § 90.05 of this chapter:
(A) The Chief of Police or his designee may impound any vehicle found in violation of this chapter. The vehicle shall remain impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of in accordance with I.C. 9-22-1-5 et seq. and any amendments thereto.
(B) The Chief of Police or his designee may also impound a vehicle that is nonoperable or has been abandoned upon complaint of any owner of a repair garage or place of storage for a vehicle when the vehicle has been left longer than that agreed upon by the owner of the repair garage or place of storage, his agent or employee and the owner or operator of the vehicle. Before taking possession of the vehicle, the Chief of Police or his designee shall give a 72 hour notice to the owner of the vehicle of his intention to impound the vehicle at the end of the 72 hours if it is not lawfully removed from the repair garage or other place of storage.
(C) The Chief of Police shall designate a place of storage for vehicles impounded under this section.
(D) The owner of a motor vehicle impounded under this section may reclaim it upon payment of any expenses or charges incurred in its removal and storage, and presentation of proof of ownership, which may be evidenced by a certificate of title to the motor vehicle.
(E) If the motor vehicle remains unclaimed by the owner for a period of 30 days, the motor vehicle may be disposed of in accordance with the provisions established by state law.
(F) If the value of the vehicle or parts is less than $250, the Chief of Police or his designee may proceed to dispose of the vehicle or parts removed pursuant to I.C. 9-22-1-13, and any amendments thereto.
(Ord. 87-6, passed 7-20-87; Am. Ord. 2000-9, 8-21-00) Penalty, see § 90.10