ILLEGAL REPAIR GARAGES

							               ILLEGAL REPAIR GARAGES
I. Minneapolis City Ordinance 538.80              C. When making these calls, tell them
   states:                                           what part of the city you live in and
       Repair and service — No motor                 ask for the name and phone number
   vehicle repair work or service of any             of the inspector assigned to your
   kind shall be permitted in conjunction            area. Write these numbers down
   with parking facilities provided in               and use them to report both the
   residential districts, except washing of          initial complaint and the follow-up
   vehicles by resident owner and                    calls you will be making, if needed.
   emergency repair service required to
   start vehicle.                                 D. If this activity persists, contact your
        This includes on the street, off-            crime prevention specialist.
   street parking areas, and yards.
                                              IV. It’s important to report this type of
II. Signs to look for:                            activity because it may indicate that
    ♦ Vehicles being worked on that don’t         this is a “chop shop” for stolen
       belong to the occupants                    vehicles and auto parts. If you
    ♦ Engines, transmissions, fenders,            suspect this is the case, call this
       and other car parts lying around in        toll-free tip line: 1-800-359-HEAT.
       the yard or garage
    ♦ Oil/antifreeze being dumped down
       the alley drain or between the
       garages
    ♦ Continuous work on vehicles
    ♦ Excess number of vehicles parked in
       yard and on street

III. Things to do:
     A. Identify address (with apartment
        number if applicable).

   B. Make a report to the city Licensing
      Division at (612) 673-2080.

   Another resource number which
   may be applicable:
                                              For individuals with disabilities:
                                              If you need this material in Braille, large print, computer disk,
   Housing Inspections(612) 673-5858          or cassette tape, call 612-673-2912. Sign language inter-
                                              preters available ⎯ call 612-673-3220 or 612-673-2626 (TTY).
                                              Please allow two weeks for accommodation.

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