§ 10-231. Administration.

The police department and city zoning administrator of the city shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article. The police department shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of vehicles determined to be "abandoned" on the public streets and highways within the city and on property owned by the city. The city zoning administrator shall be responsible for administering the removal and disposition of "abandoned," "nuisance" or "junked motor vehicles" located on private property. The city may, on an annual basis, contract with private tow truck operators or towing businesses to remove, store and dispose of abandoned vehicles, nuisance vehicles and junked motor vehicles in compliance with this article and applicable state laws. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the legal authority or powers of officers of the city police department and fire department in enforcing other laws or in otherwise carrying out their duties.

(Ord. of 2-26-90, § 1)