The following streets in Sublette, Kansas, are designated as emergency street routes:

(a)   Inman Street, South from Highway 56, four full blocks;

(b)   Chouteau Avenue, running East and West, from the East city boundary to the West city boundary; ·

(c)   Ellis Street;

(d)   Lark Avenue;

(e)   Wooten Street; and

(f)   Fern Avenue.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

The emergency street routes, as identified herein, shall be kept clear of any parked traffic obstructions, trailers, and vehicles during the following times:

(a)   During those times designated by the City Superintendent, whether emergency or non-emergency, for the preservation of public safety and general welfare of the citizens of Sublette.

(b)   During those times of disaster or emergency created by nature.

(c)   During those periods of time necessary for snow removal until the City of Sublette has completed its snow removal on said emergency street routes.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article to leave a vehicle, trailer, or other obstruction parked or unattended on said emergency street routes during the periods of time designated by this article.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

Any law enforcement officer of this city, acting in his/her official capacity, is authorized to order the towing or removal of any unoccupied vehicle, trailer, or traffic obstruction from the emergency street routes during those periods of time identified in this article, without notice to or permission of the owner or user of said prope1iy, to a public or private garage or yard for storage of the impounded property.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

When a vehicle, trailer, or traffic obstruction is impounded by the Police Department, the Police Department shall mail a notice by certified mail to the registered owner thereof, addressed to the address as shown on the certificate of registration, and to the lienholder, if any, stating the reason for the impoundment, the rights of the owner of lienholder as set forth in this article as to the recovery of the item, and a statement that unless the owner or lienholder exercises its rights within thirty days, action as enumerated in this article will occur. If the Police Department is unsuccessful in determining the name and address of the owner or any lienholder of said property the Police Department shall publish a notice once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city newspaper, describing the property by name of make, model, color, and serial number, and shall also state the reason for impoundment, information regarding the right of the owner or lienholder in the recovery of said property and a statement that unless the owner or lienholder takes action within thirty days of the date of the second publication, the property will be sold at public auction to cover any towing or storage cost, as well as any fines accrued.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

The owner or lienholder of impounded property may obtain the release of said property by:

(a)   Presentation of proof of ownership in the form of motor vehicle title, certificate of registration, and personal identification; and

(b)   Payment of all fines, storage fees, towing fees, court costs, and all related expenses incurred in the towing and storage of said vehicle.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)

Persons violating this article shall be subject to a fine of a minimum of $100 and a maximum of less than $500, or a jail sentence of not to exceed thirty days, or both; plus mandatory payment of all towing fees, storage fees, court costs and other related charges or expenses pertaining to the towing and storage of said property.

(Ord. 408; Code 2020)