§ 28-99. Judgment.

(a)

The city shall, following the expiration of the period within which judicial review may be sought for a final determination of violation liability, take all necessary action, to obtain a judgment against and collect moneys from the persons who have been assessed fines or fees which remain unpaid and have become a debt due and owing the municipality in accordance with the provisions of this division and 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3 as follows:

(1)

A complaint shall be filed in the circuit court praying for the entry of a judgment against the person for whom a final determination of violation liability has been made, which shall have appended:

a.

A certified copy of the final determination of violation liability.

b.

A certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the final determination of violation liability was issued in accordance with this division and 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3.

(2)

Nothing shall prevent the city from consolidating multiple final determinations of violation liability in any one action in the circuit court against an individual or entity.

(3)

Thereafter, the city may pursue all available remedies allowed by law to collect judgments for the recovery of money, including vehicle immobilization as set forth in section 28-99.

(b)

Service of summons and a copy of the complaint may be upon the person against whom a judgment is sought under the provisions of this division by any method provided under 735 ILCS 5/2-203, or may be by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided the total amount of fines and fees for all final determinations of violation liability does not exceed $2,500.00.

(Ord. No. 15943, § 2, 5-16-06)