Ordinance 2010-08 Ordinance No. 2010 - . O8
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINIOS
WHEREAS, it is imperative that those persons operating vehicles do so in a safe manner with
the express permission of its owner; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that vehicles are not left unattended on public ways or are used in
connection with any prohibited conduct; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has determined that it is in the best
interests of the general public to amend the regulations pertaining to the towing of vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that the City Code be amended as follows:
Section I. Title 6, Chapter 5, Section 4, Paragraph B of the United City of Yorkville Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by deleting Paragraph B in its' entirety and replacing it with the following:
B. Request for a Hearing. Requests for a hearing are to be made in person to the Chief of
Police or may be made by mail. Forms for such requests shall be made available at the
Police Department. At the time of making the request, the owner will be provided a hearing
date and time by mail or in person, as the circumstances require.
Section II. Title 6, Chapter 5, Section 5 of the United City of Yorkville Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by deleting Section 5 in its' entirety and replacing it with the following:
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6 -5 -5. Forn2 for Pre -Tow Notice.
The following form shall be utilized for the mailing of delivery of pre -tow notices to owners:
To:
(Name)
(Address)
Date of Mailing:
Date and Time of and Name of Person making personal delivery:
PRE -TOW NOTICE
You are listed as the registered Owner or person entitled to possession of the following
described vehicle: (make) (model /vear) (other identifvina features) (license plate number and
State which is located on (location) in an apparently abandoned or unusable condition, to
wit: (facts forming basis of proposed tow) as defined in (ordinance or statutory section).
The United City of Yorkville will tow the vehicle or cause it to be towed after seven (7) days
from the above date of mailing or personal delivery unless you move the vehicle to a lawful
location or request a hearing as set forth below. Any such hearing will only concern the
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proposed towing, and will not be determinative of or adjudicate any parking ticket or other
citation concerning the vehicle. If the vehicle is towed, you will be required to pay all towing
and storage charges before the vehicle is released.
The towing is authorized by Section 6 -5 -2 of the City Code of the United City of Yorkville.
If you wish to request a hearing on the legality of the present location and condition of your
vehicle, you must contact the office listed below and file in person or by mail a request for
such hearing within 7 days of the above date of mailing or personal delivery. If you file your
request for a hearing by mail, it must be received by the office listed below within 7 days
from the mailing or personal delivery of this Notice.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this ;.,) (o
day of , A.D. 2010.
ROBYN SUTCLIFF GEORGE GILSON, JR.
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER DIANE TEELING
GARY GOLINSKI MARTY MUNNS n Iy
ROSE SPEARS WALLY WERDERICH
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
day of A.D. 2010.
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Mayor
Attest:
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