§ 8-1.1004. Establishment of Administrative Fee.

(a)

Administrative Fee—Police Department. A fee to reimburse the City of Modesto for costs incurred in the administration of procedures for removing vehicles shall be charged by the Modesto Police Department to the owner of a vehicle removed pursuant to Sections 14602.6, 22651(h), 22651(o), 22651(p), or 22655.5 of the California Vehicle Code. Said charges shall be in accordance with and by the authority of Section 22850.5 of the California Vehicle Code.

(b)

The Police Chief shall propose the fee authorized by Section 8-1.1004(a). The fees shall not go into effect until approved by resolution by the Modesto City Council. The fee shall not exceed an amount that covers the actual administrative costs incurred by the City relating to the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of the vehicle.

(c)

The Police Chief, with the approval of the City Council, is hereby authorized to adopt such rules, regulations, and procedures as are necessary for the release of properly impounded vehicles and for the Modesto Police Department to impose, collect, and administer the fee by this section.

(Added by Ord. 3010-C.S., § 1, effective 12-26-96)