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may also challenge the reasonableness of any towing and storage charges at the <br />hearing. <br />(h) The time within which a hearing must be requested and the method for <br />requesting a hearing. <br />R-5.695-C Notice After Impoundment. <br />1. Except for vehicles impounded pursuant to Section 5.135 of the Eugene Code, <br />1971, if a vehicle is impounded under state law or any other provision of the Eugene Code, <br />1971, the City shall provide, by certified mail within 48 hours of the impoundment, written <br />notice thereof to the owners of the vehicle and any lessors or security interest holders having <br />an interest in the vehicle as shown in the records of the state Department of Transportation. <br />2. Any notice given under this section shall state all of the following: <br />(a) That the vehicle has been taken into custody and removed by the City. <br />(b) The statute, ordinance, or rule under which the vehicle was removed <br />and taken into custody. <br />(c) The location of the vehicle, or 'the telephone number and address of <br />the City department that will provide that information. <br />(d) That the vehicle is subject to towing and storage charges which accrue <br />from the date of towing. <br />(e) That the vehicle and its contents are ubject to a lien for payment of <br />the towing and .storage charges and that the'vehicle :and its contents will be sold to <br />cover the charges if they are not paid by a :date specified in the notice. <br />(f) A description of the procedures for the release of the vehicle. <br />(g) That the owner, possessor or person having an interest in the vehicle <br />is entitled to a prompt hearing to contest the validity of taking the vehicle into <br />custody and removing it, and to contest the reasonableness of the charges for towing <br />and storage, if a hearing -~s timely requested. <br />(h) The time within which a hearing must be requested and the method for <br />requesting a hearing. <br />(i) That the vehicle .and its contents may be immediately reclaimed by <br />posting bail and paying outstanding amounts due to the Eugene Municipal Court and <br />Administrative Order - 3 oi/ifi/96 <br />