§ 37.16 CLAIMING PROPERTY.
   If, at any time prior to the sale or destruction thereof, as provided in this subchapter, any property is claimed by any person who establishes his right to the possession thereof to the satisfaction of the Police Chief, the personal property shall be delivered to the person, provided, the person shall first pay to the city the reasonable cost of holding, protecting and returning the property.
('83 Code, § 2.64.020)