G35-86 Ordinance No. G35-86
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF DISABLED, IMPOUNDED AND
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Chapter 6.84 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, is
hereby repealed and the following substituted in lieu thereof.
"6.84 Removal of Motor Vehicles
6.84.010 A. It is hereby found and determined that annually there
are great numbers of motor vehicles which are disabled, impounded and
abandoned on and upon public roadways and private property which tend to
depreciate property values and otherwise are detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare.
B. It is further found and determined that it is necessary and desir-
able to provide for the prompt removal of such motor vehicles and storage
at appropriate sites.
6.84.020 That the Purchasing Director is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare appropriate specifications which shall include appro-
priate provisions for but not limited to adequate equipment and financial
responsibility and to solicit bids for the removal and storage of motor
vehicles in accordance with the terms of this ordinance.
6.84.030 That motor vehicles which are abandoned as defined by the
Illinois Motor Vehicle Code shall be removed by such towing firm as may be
authorized by contract with the City of Elgin to a lawful location for such
purposes.
6.84.040 That motor vehicles which are disabled and are found on
the public street and which the owner thereof has not directed to be towed
to a particular location shall be removed by such persons authorized by
contract with the City of Elgin to a lawful place of storage located within
the City of Elgin or one-half mile thereof.
6.84.050 That motor vehicles which are impounded or parked in a
designated tow away zone or are otherwise obstructing traffic shall be
removed by such towing firm as may be authorized by contract with the
City of Elgin to a lawful place of storage located within the City of Elgin
or one-half mile thereof.
6.84.060 That the owner of any motor vehicle removed pursuant to
this ordinance shall be responsible for such towing and storage charge as
may be incurred."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
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passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: May 12, 1986
Passed: May 12 , 1986
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk