Grand Prairie officials have put the squeeze on a local charity's clothing and shoe donation box after it was found to be unregistered. The container, easily identified by its white color trimmed in blue, is now in the custody of the Grand Prairie Police Department, according to the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
It was impounded on February 5, right in front of the address at 409 N. Carrier Pkwy, for failure to meet city regulations. An undisclosed source reminds us that storage and impoundment fees have racked up since the box's removal and the owner has a tight window of ten business days from the February 6 notice to reclaim their property. If the box isn't fetched within that timeframe, it's deemed abandoned and may face sale or destruction.
In a move to keep tabs on public order and aesthetics, the city has been stringent in ensuring all donation boxes are registered appropriately. Allan Brown, Code Compliance Supervisor for the Grand Prairie Police Department, stated in the notification, "Thank you for your time and attention to this matter, we look forward to your assistance in keeping Grand Prairie safe and beautiful", as per the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Retrieving the donation box won't be as simple as showing up at the auto pound—owners will need the current proof of ownership, a valid Driver's License, and proof of valid insurance for the retrieving vehicle. An Auto Pound employee directed questions to the provided business hours for those seeking to settle their balances and recover the impounded donation boxes. Further inquiries can be made to Constance Reese, a Code Compliance Officer, who's reachable at her office number or by email.
