A. If a vehicle is impounded pursuant to BMC 11.18.020(C) or 11.18.030, an administrative fee shall be levied when the vehicle is redeemed.

B. The administrative fee shall be collected by the contractor performing the impound and shall be remitted to the finance department and deposited in an appropriate account. The administrative fee shall be for the purpose of offsetting, to the extent practicable, the cost to the city of implementing, enforcing, and administering the provisions of this chapter. The administrative fee shall be calculated and set by the chief of police in an amount not to exceed $100.00. [Ord. 1999-04-020].