8.37.030 Disposition of junk vehicles.
A. Upon observation of what appears to be a junk vehicle, the city manager shall give written notice by personal service or certified mail to: (1) any or all offenders described in PMC 8.37.020(A); and (2) to any or all lienholders of record, as well as notice affixed to the vehicle. Notice affixed to the vehicle shall suffice for subsequent action if none of the offenders described in PMC 8.37.020(A) can be located and served within the 10-day period. The notice shall contain:
1. The street address and other information sufficient to identify the location of the vehicle;
2. A statement that the vehicle constitutes a public nuisance and a copy or summary of the relevant code sections;
3. A statement that if the vehicle is not removed from public view within 10 days from issuance of the notice, the city may impound and sell or destroy the vehicle at the offender’s expense; and
4. A statement that if the offender can show ability and willingness to make the repairs necessary to convert the junk vehicle into an operable vehicle, application may be made at any time before the 10 days have expired for a 30-day waiver to make the necessary repairs.
B. Upon expiration of the 10-day, or 30-day period where relevant, the city manager may impound a junk vehicle and sell it at public auction pursuant to the notice provisions of PMC 8.37.040 or may have the vehicle privately sold, crushed or otherwise destroyed without further notice. If a vehicle is destroyed, the city manager will notify the Alaska Department of Public Safety. (Ord. 296 § 3, 1984)