If directions given by the Harbormaster or Harbor
Patrol with respect to removal of unauthorized moorings or changes
in location are not carried out within seven days after notice from
the Harbormaster or Harbor Patrol in person, or by the posting of
the order in a visible location in a waterproof envelope on the mooring
device, or by ordinary mail, as well as by certified mail, return
receipt requested, if a mailing address is known, the Harbormaster
may cause such moorings to be removed and temporarily stored at the
owner's expense.
After removal of any vessel or mooring device as provided in this article, the Harbormaster may store or cause such vessel or mooring device to be stored in a suitable place at the expense of the owner. Such owner or person in charge of the property may redeem the same upon payment of all expenses to the person with whom such property is stored, as provided in Chapter
133, Fees, incurred in effecting such removal and storage.
It shall be the duty of the Harbormaster to
ascertain, to the extent possible, the last record owner and lienholder,
if any, of the vessel and to notify such owner and lienholder, if
any, by ordinary mail, as well as by certified mail, return receipt
requested, and by regular mail, informing them of the removal and
storage of such vessel and of the amount which will be required to
redeem the same; the amount of unpaid summonses, if any, which must
be paid at the time of redemption of the vessel; that title to such
vessel shall vest in the City of New Rochelle; and that such vessel
may be sold at public auction or otherwise disposed at the direction
of the Harbormaster if not redeemed within 30 days of such notice.