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Ask Release Alpine Towing will notify the Police Department prior to any procedure to junk or otherwise dispose of the vehicle. Alpine Towing will follow all procedures set forth by the Police Department regarding confiscated vehicle(s) for which they are undergoing legal proceedings for transfer of title, or being held as part of a criminal investigation. The vehicle owner shall be furnished with an itemized statement of all charges due for the impounded vehicle when the owner claims the vehicle. Alpine Towing will receive a receipt and release of all personal property therein from the vehicle owner and it shall be retained said receipts for one year. Alpine Towing understands that the City of Sunny Isles Beach will not be held responsible or liable for nonpayment of any towing and storage fees due from the vehicle owner. Personal property in the vehicle stored will shall not be disposed of to defray any charges for towing and storage without a court order. Viewing of Impounded Vehicle/Removal of Personal Property Alpine Towing will allow the registered owner or owner's agent or insurance representative (upon presentation of proper identification) to view and photograph said vehicle during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week without restrictions or requirements, other than proof of ownership or agency. If proof of ownership is claimed to be in the vehicle, then Alpine will allow retrieval of those documents. Alpine Towing will allow the vehicle owner or authorized agent to inspect the vehicle prior to payment of charges. Alpine Towing will allow the vehicle owner or authorized agent to remove all personal possessions, not affixed to stored vehicle, including but not limited to radios and telephones, and will assist either in doing so. doNo release or waiver regarding payment of towing and storage charges shall be required as a condition of release of personal property. The above provisions do not apply to vehicle marked "HOLD" by the Police Department. Reports In addition to the Vehicle Storage Receipt written by the City's Police Officer or Aide, or City Inspector at the scene, the following digital typed reports will be prepared and maintained by Alpine Towing at their place of business: 1. A log of calls for service requested by the City's Police Department will be kept, with a column to label by accidents, owner request, arrest, stolen, unknown, City Vehicle, etc. with a copy submitted to the City's Police Department,Administrative Division monthly. 2. A log of all unclaimed vehicles will be submitted monthly to the Police Department's Administrative Division. 3. A notification log indicating date, time and method of notification to the registered owner of an impounded vehicle, in accordance with the State of Florida Statutes, EXCEPT THAT NOTIFICATION MUST BE MAILED TO REGISTERED OWNER WITHIN 48 HOURS OF IMPOUNDMENT. The vehicle owner shall not be charged for daily storage between the 48 hours and the actual time of mailing notification. 4. A release report along with the administrative fees collected shall be submitted monthly to the Police Department's Administrative Division. See attached sample of daily log showing the required items notated above fltfid4 �-6 AFC) l--aI