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QIM. ORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CITY OF UKIAH POLICE DEPARTMENT DELEGATES TO CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION THE
AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE ABANDONED VEHICLE REMOVAL ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH UKIAH
CITY CODE§7605
Agreement made this day of �phJUp�R~ , 202by and between:
City of Ukiah: Police Department and City of Ukiah: Code Enforcement Division both
having a place of business located at 300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah CA 95482.
Whereas, the City of Ukiah participates in the State of California Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program as a Joint Powers Authority ("J.P.A.") with the County of Mendocino Code
Enforcement Division for reimbursement of costs incurred as a result of the removal of vehicles
in accordance with California Vehicle Code § 22660, and
Whereas, the Ukiah City Code("U.C.C.") Division 8, Chapter 8, entitled Abandoned vehicle
Removal("Abandoned Vehicle Removal Ordinance") states that the administration and
enforcement of this Chapter shall be the responsibility of the Chief of Police or his designated
representative,
The Police Department and Code Enforcement Division agree as follows:
i. Purpose of this MOU
To establish a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship to administer and enforce the
Abandoned Vehicle Removal Ordinance. This local program is integrated into the larger
State-funded Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program under the California Vehicle Code. In
accordance with U.C.C. §7605, the Chief of Police accepts the assistance of and designates
the City's Code Enforcement Division as the entity with the authority and duty pursuant to
U.C.C. § 760E and other relevant applicable of the U.C.C. to undertake abatement actions for
vehicles abandoned on public roadways.
Goal: To proactively assist the U.P.D. in removing abandoned vehicles under the
applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code and Ukiah City Code, either
in response to citizen complaint, or as a result of situations observed during the
normal business activities of the Code Enforcement Division.
ii. General Provisions
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vested in each party. It is understood by both parties that each should fulfill its
responsibilities under the MOU in accordance with the applicable provisions of law and
regulations or operating procedures that govern their activities. Nothing in this MOU is
intended to negate or otherwise render ineffective any such provision or operating
procedures.
iii. Responsibilities of the Parties:
In consideration of the mutual aims and desires of the parties of this MOU and in recognition of
the public benefit from effective implementation of the Abandoned Vehicle Removal program,
the parties agree that their responsibilities under this agreement shall be as follows:
A. The Ukiah Police Department shall retain responsibility for vehicle removal in the
course of regular business, traffic stops, or seizures of property in accordance with
the law. U.P.D. dispatchers will accept and route calls to the Code Enforcement
Division for complaints of vehicles left on public roadways, provide DMV reports,
and enter required information into CLETS. U.P.D. will provide assistance to the
Code Enforcement Division by contacting assigned tow companies and routing to
scene, in the event that the Division orders removal of an abandoned vehicle
pursuant to the Abandoned Vehicle Removal Ordinance, and handling invoicing and
reporting, and administrative oversight to ensure compliance with the J.P.A. and the
State Program.
B. The Code Enforcement Division shall be the primary enforcement authority within
the City of Ukiah, for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public roads in
accordance with Vehicle Code § 22651 and the City's Abandoned Vehicle Removal
Ordinance. The Code Enforcement Division shall record and enter all observed
violations through their case tracking system.The Code Enforcement Division will
work with the J.P.A. to report and receive payments for vehicle tows under the
California Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. The Code Enforcement
Division will maintain records, invoices, and tow reports available and document
removal of any vehicle within the City limits that is removed pursuant to the
Abandoned Vehicle Removal Ordinance.
All parties shall accept the above responsibilities and will provide input regarding the
implementation and administration of the City's Abandoned Vehicle Removal Ordinance.
iv. Duration of MOU
This MOU becomes effective on the date signed and shall remain in full force and effect until
specifically abrogated by one of the parties to this MOU with sixty (60) days' notice to the other
party.
V. Execution of this MOU
1. This MOU shall be renewed on an as needed basis and shall remain in full force and
effect unless the MOU ends in accordance with the termination provision set forth herein.
2. Effective execution of the MOU can only be achieved through continuing communication
and dialogue between parties. It is the intent of the MOU that channels of communication
will be used to resolve questions, misunderstandings, or complaints that may arise that
are not specifically addressed in the MOU.
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CEDRIC CROOK MATT KEIZER
CHIEF OF POLICE CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
UKIAH POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF UKIAH CITY OF UKIAH
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF MOU
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