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to3295 ~ Resolution #03-031 A RESOLUTION ASSIGNING DUTIES FOR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES; AUTHORIZING DISPOSITIONS AND SALES OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES; AND ESTABLISHING STORAGE FEES. WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statutes 99 60-1901, et seq., provides that local authorities such as cities, villages, and counties are responsible for the removal and disposition of motor vehicles that are abandoned on public or private property within the jurisdiction of the local authority; and WHEREAS, title to an abandoned vehicle vests in the local authority when the vehicle has a value of less than $250.00, when the last registered owner cannot be ascertained, or when the last registered owner fails to claim the vehicle within five days from mailing notice that said vehicle has been recovered. Except for vehicles having a value of less than $250.00, vehicles for which title vests in the local authority must be sold by the local authority and the proceed thereof, less expenses, must be held by the local authority for the benefit of the owner; and WHEREAS, the local authority is permitted to recover the expenses incurred by the local authority, including the costs of removal and storage. NOW BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. The Hall County Sheriff is assigned responsibility of performing the obligations of the County of Hall with respect to abandoned motor vehicles, including the removal, notification of owners and lienholders, and disposition of motor vehicles abandoned within the unincorporated areas of the County of Hall. 2. Any proceeds from the sale of an abandoned vehicle less expenses incurred by the sheriff's department shall be held by the County Treasurer, without interest, for the benefit of the owner of such vehicle for a period of two years. If not claimed within two years, said proceeds shall be paid into the general fund of the County. 3. The last registered owner of an abandoned vehicle shall be liable for the costs of any expenses incurred with respect to said vehicle, including, but not limited to, the cost of removing and storing the vehicle, providing notice to the owner and lienholders, and advertising and conducting a sale of the vehicle. 4. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per day is hereby fixed for storage of abandoned motor vehicles held by the Hall County Sheriff at the County Public Works storage yard, or other designated location determined by the sheriff. RESOLUTION MOVED BY Jeffries SECONDED BY Arnold Vote: Supervisor Arnold: Supervisor Eriksen: Supervisor Hartman: Supervisor Humiston: For _x_; For _x_; For _x_; For _x_; Against _; Abstained _; Not Present _. Against _; Abstained _; Not Present _. Against _; Abstained _; Not Present _. Against ; Abstained ; Not Present . - - - 13