§ 27-119. Notice of final determination.

(a)

If any fine or penalty is owing and unpaid after a determination of liability under this division has become final and the respondent has exhausted or failed to exhaust judicial procedures for review, the traffic compliance administrator shall cause a notice of final determination of liability to be sent to the respondent in accordance with Section 11-208.3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3.

(b)

Any fine and penalty, if applicable, remaining unpaid after the notice of final determination of liability is sent shall constitute a debt due and owing the city which may be enforced in the manner set forth in this Code. Failure of the respondent to pay such fine or penalty within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the notice may result in the immobilization of the person's vehicle pursuant to the procedures described in section 27-65 of this Code.

(c)

The city shall withdraw a violation notice, following reasonable collection efforts, when the notice was issued to a registered owner who is deceased at the time collection efforts are undertaken.

(Ord. No. O09-68, § 1, 8-11-09)