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Chapter 34 <br /> than seven(7) days and not more than thirty(30) days after notice thereof is <br /> mailed. All interested persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard <br /> at the hearing. The formal rules of evidence shall not apply and hearsay evidence <br /> shall be admissible. The hearing shall be open to the public and recorded. <br /> E. If, after the expiration of twenty-one(21) days after the notice of impending <br /> immobilization and impoundment,the outstanding fines remain unpaid, a written <br /> request for a hearing has not been submitted to the City of Decatur's Legal <br /> Department, if the owner requesting a hearing fails to appear at such hearing, or <br /> after a hearing, the owner has been found liable, the City Manager or designees <br /> may cause an immobilization device to be attached to the eligible vehicle in a <br /> manner to prevent the operation of the vehicle when said vehicle is on the public <br /> way or any City-owned property. Once an immobilization device has been <br /> attached, the vehicle is eligible for impoundment. If the vehicle subject to <br /> immobilization cannot be fitted with the device, the vehicle may be impounded by <br /> the City Manager or designees. <br /> F. When a vehicle has been immobilized and/or impounded, a notice shall be mailed <br /> to the address of the registered owner notifying the owner of the procedures to <br /> have the vehicle released. Such notice shall contain the following: (1) the date <br /> and time when the vehicle was immobilized and/or impounded; (2) the amount <br /> which must be paid to have the vehicle released; (3) a contact name, address and <br /> phone number for where the fines, penalties and fees may be paid. A Thirty-Five <br /> Dollar($35.00) fee is assessed when an immobilization device is utilized on a <br /> vehicle. <br />