A. The police department is authorized to seize, tow and impound any unlawful vehicle pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter.
B. The owner of an unlawful vehicle that has been seized, towed and impounded shall be civilly liable to the village for an administrative fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), except for vehicles impounded pursuant to 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/36-1, 36.5-5, or the narcotics profit forfeiture act, in which case the administrative fee shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00). The owner of an unlawful vehicle is also liable to the tow operator for towing and storage fees.
For vehicles impounded pursuant to 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/36-1, 36.5-5, or the narcotics profit forfeiture act, if the state's attorney of the applicable county files a forfeiture action, the hearing and administrative fee provisions of this chapter shall be inapplicable and the vehicle shall be held pending the completion of the forfeiture action. If, however, the state's attorney declines to pursue a forfeiture action, the hearing and administrative fee provisions of this chapter shall apply.
C. An administrative hearing to determine whether the seizure, tow and impoundment are appropriate shall be scheduled within forty five (45) days. (Ord. 2014-45, 7-24-2014, eff. 9-1-2014)