A. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the owner of a vehicle that has been towed by the Breckenridge police department, or said owner's agent, from appearing at the Breckenridge police department to reclaim the owner's vehicle. If the owner or the owner's agent can show proof of ownership, or if the Breckenridge police department confirms the ownership of the vehicle, and the owner does not contest the legality of the tow, the vehicle may be reclaimed by payment of the towing fee, all unpaid parking citations involving such vehicle (if applicable), any accrued storage fees, and a reasonable administrative fee assessed by the town to offset the town's costs incurred in processing the towed vehicle.

B. If the owner or the owner's agent can show proof of ownership, or if the Breckenridge police department confirms the ownership of the vehicle, and the owner wishes to contest the legality of the tow, the owner may request a hearing, in writing, on forms to be supplied by the Breckenridge police department. Prior to a scheduled hearing, the owner of the towed vehicle may obtain said vehicle by posting a cash bond in the amount of the towing fee, all unpaid parking citations involving the vehicle (if any), the accrued storage fees to date, plus storage fees for each day up to and including the date of the hearing, and a reasonable administrative fee assessed by the town to offset the town's costs incurred in processing the towed vehicle. If the person requesting the hearing fails to appear at said hearing, or if the hearing officer, pursuant to section 7-3-6 of this chapter, finds that there was probable cause to tow the vehicle, the amount of the bond shall be forfeited. (Ord. 46, Series 2002)