(A) If a Yuma police officer is unable to ascertain the true identity of any person deemed in violation of this subchapter, the police officer shall be empowered to impound any vehicle or device used in the commission of the violation. The vehicle or device shall be returned to the person or the person’s parent or guardian upon furnishing of satisfactory identification.
(B) Unlawfully parked, inoperable or abandoned bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, motorized skateboards, motorized play vehicles, electric miniature scooters, electric scooters or similar devices may be impounded or relocated by city employees, as necessary, to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public or as otherwise authorized by law.
(C) The city may impose on an owner a $50 impoundment fee and/or a $25 relocation fee for every impoundment and/or relocation conducted pursuant to this section. The impoundment fee shall be due prior to the release of the impounded bicycle, electric bicycle, motorized bicycles, motorized skateboards, motorized play vehicles, electric miniature scooters, electric scooters or similar devices. It is the responsibility of the owner to pay all relocation and other fees due pursuant to this article in a timely manner. Unpaid fees will be due upon receipt of billing and fees not paid within 30 days of initial billing shall be deemed delinquent.
(D) Any owner owing money due for the fees imposed by this section shall be liable in an action brought in the name of the city for recovery of such amount, including reasonable attorney fees.
(E) The city may contract with private entities to assist in the impoundment and processing of bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, motorized skateboards, motorized play vehicles, electric miniature scooters or electric scooters or similar devices. Such entities may only perform such duties pursuant to a formal contract with the city and only at the direction of the city personnel specified in § 213-08(I).
(Ord. O2021-005, passed 2-17-21)