§ 106-51. Disposition of fines and forfeitures for parking violations; authorized costs.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all monies received by the clerk or county court for violations of this article shall be paid to the county, including those monies received as the 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)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all monies received by the clerk or county court as a result of parking citations issued by a municipality shall be paid to that municipality.

(c)

Notwithstanding the provisions of F.S. § 318.21, fines and forfeitures received from parking violations committed within the unincorporated areas of the county or within the boundaries of the municipality must be collected and paid monthly to the county or municipality, respectively. Court costs assessed by the hearing officer must be paid to the county.

(d)

In those instances where payment is remitted to the clerk for a county or municipal parking citation prior to mailing of notice to the registered owner by certified mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to section 106-48(d), the clerk shall deduct as costs $2.00 from the penalty imposed by such citation. In those instances where payment is not remitted to the clerk for a county or municipal parking citation prior to notice being mailed to the registered owner by certified mail, pursuant to section 106-48(d) and section 106-49(b), the clerk shall deduct as costs $5.00 from the penalty imposed. In those instances where a hearing is held, court costs up to the maximum authorized by law may be assessed in addition to the penalty imposed.

(Code 1979, § 20-69; Ord. No. 95-12, § 6, 3-7-95)