(1) The executive, after advertisement and bid as required by chapter 3.04 SCC, is authorized to enter into a contract with the registered truck owner whose response is most advantageous to the county to provide impoundment services for vehicles as required by this chapter and RCW 46.55.070 through 46.55.140.

(2) The law enforcement officer or the airport manager, whichever is directing the impoundment of a vehicle, shall notify the legal registered owner of the vehicle as required by RCW 46.55.110 within 24 hours of impoundment.

(3) No tow truck operator shall release any impounded vehicle until advised that all charges of Snohomish county against such vehicle have been fully paid. Other conditions of storage, return, redemption, hearing, notice and sale shall be as provided in RCW 46.55.090 through 46.55.140.

(4) All expenses of towing and storage shall be borne by the owner of the vehicle and shall be paid by said owner to the towing or storage company. No liability shall attach to Snohomish county, the Snohomish county airport, or any agents or employees of Snohomish county for any damages arising out of any impoundment. Provisions of this chapter may be utilized as an alternative to the provisions contained in chapter 10.36 SCC. (Added by Ord. 88-006 § 31, Feb. 17, 1988; Amended by Ord. 92-132, Nov. 18, 1992).