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Public Hearinq Upon request by the "Section 39.8. owner of the vehicle or owner of the land received by the Chief of Police within 10 days after the mailing of the notices of intention to abate and remove, a pUblic hearing shall be held by the Chief of Police on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or parts thereof as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle, and the assessment of the administrative costs and the cost of removal of the vehicle or parts thereof against the property on which it is located. If the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land within such 10-day period, said state- ment shall be construed as a request for a hearing which does not require his presence. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed, by registered or certified mail, at least 10 days before the hearing, to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condi- tion that identification numbers are not available to deter- mine ownership. If such a request for hearing is not received within said 10 days after mailing of the notice of intention to abate and remove, the City shall have the authority to abate and remove the vehicle or parts thereof as a public nuisance without holding a public hearing. All hearings under this chapter shall be held before the Chief of Police who shall hear all facts and testimony he deems pertinent. Said facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the vehicle or parts thereof and the circumstances concerning its or their location on -7-