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(4) The unlawful act(s) alleged as the basis for forfeiture of the vehicle. (5) Instructions and a form for filing a Claim Opposing Forfeiture. (6) The time limits for filing a Claim Opposing Forfeiture. (7) An estimate of the value of the vehicle. (b) The Order of Forfeiture shall be served as follows: (1) The Order of Forfeiture shall be served by personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon all registered and legal owners of the vehicle. (2) In the event that a registered or legal owner refuses to accept certified return mail or cannot be personally served, service may be made by substituted service. Substituted service may be accomplished by anyone of the following methods: (i) By leaving a copy of the Order of Forfeiture at the registered or legal owner(s) dwelling or usual place of abode, in the presence of a competent member of the household and thereafter mailing by first class mail a copy to the registered or legal owner(s) where the copy was left. (ii) By leaving a copy of the Order of Forfeiture during usual business hours at the registered or legal owner(s) business address with the person who is apparently in charge and thereafter mailing by first class mail a copy to the registered or legal owner(s) where the copy was left. (3) If the registered or legal owner(s) lives or is located out of state and will not accept certified return receipt mail, then service may be made by first class mail. (4) If the registered or legal owner(s) cannot be located, or service cannot be affected as set forth in this subsection, service may be made by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation. Service shall be deemed sufficient when it is accomplished pursuant to Government Code Section 6063. (c) An Order of Forfeiture shall be served as soon as practicable, but no later than 30 days following the date the vehicle was seized. If the Chief of Police fails to order the forfeiture of the vehicle within the 30 days, the vehicle shall be released to the registered owner(s), legal owner(s) or an authorized agent at the end of the 30 day impoundment subject to the payment of fees and costs arising from impoundment. (d) If no Claim Opposing Forfeiture is timely filed pursuant to section 10-607, the Chief of Police shall prepare a written declaration of forfeiture of the vehicle to the City and dispose of the vehicle as provided by this chapter. A written declaration of Ordinance NS-2679 Page 5 of 9