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In the event the owners do not apply for release of the vehicle within the statutory period (F. S. 713.78), the Police Department must be notified prior to any procedure to junk or otherwise dispose of the vehicle. Any confiscated vehicle identified by the Police Department as one for which they are undergoing legal proceedings for transfer of title, or which is being held as part of a criminal investigation, shall be handled in compliance with instructions of the Police Department. The owner shall be furnished with an itemized statement of all charges for the impounding of the vehicle when an impounded vehicle is claimed by the owner. The Contractor shall receive from the vehicle owner a receipt and release for the vehicle and all the personal property therein, and the Contractor shall retain receipts for one year. The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall not be held responsible or liable to the Contractor for non- payment of any towing or storage fees to the Contractor by the owner of the vehicle. Personal property in the vehicle stored by the Contractor shall not be disposed of to defray any charges for towing or storage of vehicles without a court order. 2.6 FORFEITURE/CRIME SCENE TOW RATES All vehicles towed to the City's Police Department for crime scenes and forfeitures will be at no cost to the City. If a vehicle is returned to a towing contractor for release, the Contractor shall charge the contract rates for towing and storage to owner. 2.7 POSTING OF RATES FOR TOWING AND STORAGE Contractors shall have contract rates posted in an area that will be plainly visible to the public (offices, waiting area, etc.). The rates and heading shall be posted wherever the contractor releases vehicles at the storage compound. 2.8 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR STORED VEHICLES A maximum charge not exceeding $20.00 (not as an automatic "add-on", but only when required to comply with Florida Statutes) may be imposed by the Contractor for administrative services, processing of paperwork, clerical work, or title research. Administrative charges refer to and include verification of VIN, search of vehicle for ownership information, preparation of paperwork required by Florida Statutes, preparation and mailing of the notification letter. The Contractor will be required to justify additional letters and charges. Hence, no other charges such as special inspection, release charges, or additional Contractor's administrative fees may be imposed. 2.9 PAYMENT The motor vehicle owner and/or operator shall be responsible for payment of charges imposed by the Contractor in accordance with the contract rate structures set forth in this RFP and the most recent maximum non-consent towing rates published by Miami-Dade County, Florida. Contractor shall accept payment from the vehicle owner or authorized representative for charges in any of at least two of the following forms: 1. Cash, money order, or valid traveler's check. 2. Valid bank credit card. 13