6.05.065 Aircraft impounds.
(a) An aircraft parked in violation of Airport Regulations may be impounded at the discretion of the Airport Manager by:
(1) affixing a seal or tag to the door of the aircraft;
(2) affixing a locking device on the propeller of the aircraft; or
(3) moving the aircraft to an impound location determined by the Airport Manager.
(b) All aspects of the impound process, including any damage to the impounded aircraft and any inconvenience to the aircraft owner, shall be at the sole cost and risk of the aircraft owner.
(c) The Airport Manager shall not release an impounded aircraft to the owner unless the following is paid:
(1) The impound fee specified in Chapter 13.05 of these regulations;
(2) The daily impound storage fee specified in Chapter 13.05 of these regulations; and
(3) The City’s actual cost of towing or otherwise relocating of the aircraft, including legal and administrative costs.
(d) An impounded aircraft that is not redeemed by the owner within ninety (90) days after the date on which the aircraft was impounded shall be considered abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City at public auction. Notice of any auction shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. The first and last appearances of the published notice shall not be more than thirty (30) days nor less than seven (7) days, respectively, before the time set for the auction.
(Memo dated 2-25-2015)