OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI F. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
October 14, 2021
TO THE HONORABLE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Budget Director, I transmit herewith the 2022 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
CODE CORRECTION ORDINANCE"
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, As a home rule unit of government, the City of Chicago may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, provisions ofthe Municipal Code are identified as being obsolete, erroneous, unworkable, or otherwise in need of correction; and
WHEREAS, Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate Municipal Code is a matter pertaining to the government and affairs of the City of Chicago; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-14-132 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
2-14-132 Impoundment.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b) (1) (A) Within ten days after a vehicle is seized and impounded the Department of Streets and Sanitation or other appropriate department shall notify by certified mail the owner of record (other than a lessee who does not hold title to the vehicle), the person who was found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, and any lienholder of record, of the owner's right to request a hearing before the Department of Administrative Hearings to challenge whether a violation of this Code for which seizure and impoundment applies has occurred or, if the impoundment is pursuant to Section 9-92-035, whether the subject vehicle is eligible for ...
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