§ 106-30. Disposition of fines and forfeitures for parking violations.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all monies received by the clerk of circuit court for violations of this article shall be paid to the county, including those monies received as a result of citations issued by a deputy sheriff or parking enforcement specialist for violations occurring on properties owned or leased by the county, whether or not such properties are located within the boundaries of a municipality.

(b)

If payment is remitted to the clerk for a county parking citation after the mailing of notice to the registered owner by certified mail, pursuant to subsection 106-29(c), the clerk shall deduct, as costs, five dollars ($5.00) from the penalty imposed by such citation. If a hearing is held, court costs may be assessed in addition to the penalty imposed.

(c)

Allocation of deposited fines.

(1)

One-third ( 1/3 ) of the deposit of fines collected pursuant to subsection 106-28(a)(4) are to be deposited in a separate county sheriff's office account to be used to defray expenses for the administration and enforcement of the disabled parking sections.

(2)

Two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the deposit of fines collected pursuant to subsection 106-28(a)(4) are to be deposited in a separate county account to be used to provide funds to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the county and to provide funds to conduct public awareness programs in the county concerning persons who have disabilities. The monies deposited in this account will be disbursed by the board of county commissioners.

(Ord. No. 97-02, § 1, 1-14-97; Ord. No. 97-14, § 1, 9-9-97; Ord. No. 07-11, § 1, 5-22-07)