Owner responsible for costs of removing abandoned property

The owner of any abandoned motor vehicle or boat who, after notice as provided in this section, does not remove the vehicle or boat within the specified period shall be liable to the city for all costs of removal and destruction of such property, less any salvage value received by the city. Upon such removal and destruction, the enforcement officer shall notify the owner of the amount owed and of the penalty provisions of this section. In the case of an abandoned boat, any person who neglects or refuses to pay such amount shall not be entitled to be issued a certificate of registration for any boat until such costs have been paid. The enforcement officer shall supply the state department of environmental protection with a list of persons whose boat registration privileges have been revoked under this section. In the case of an abandoned motor vehicle, any person who neglects or refuses to pay such amount shall be subject to a fine of $100.00.

(Ord. No. 10128, § 1, 7-10-86; Code 1980, § 22-41)