We have two city codes dealing with towing vehicles. Chapter 3-1 is for abandoned vehicles, which is probably what you have & 3-9 is for when police find people driving while suspended, uninsured, DUII, etc. Probably 3-1-4 is what you need. We went out to bid and contract with Bert's auto salvage in Hermiston. They immediately tow cars impounded by police officers under 3-9, but also as part of their contract, will pickup abandoned vehicles that we have tagged or the court has ordered to be towed for no charge. The nice thing is that they handle all of the notifications and take the money. We just issue a release to Bert's if the claimaint provides proof of owership or assignment and insurance.

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From: City ofCondon

Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 3:02 PM

Subject: [occma] Abatement

We are just in the midst of our first abatement and it deals with autos and trucks -- we had an order from a judge to remove any autos that were not locked and secured, plus not in the owner of the property's name. The question is what do little cities do with autos that are towed? I am assuming that most places deal with wrecking yards to handle this liability, but with 17 cars to move and the closest tow yard was 40 miles away, we hired a professional tow rig, and have made a make-shift storage lot on city property. Does anyone have any language or fee in their city that would deal with abatement leftovers? I have spoke with our lawyer and he suggests LOC and other cities for some similar language first.

I am wondering if anyone has dealt with something like this............ someone has just got to have some hillbillies they deal with on a regular basis! I have a feeling my "no beer on Tuesday" rule is about to go out the window!