(a) The provisions of this section shall be in addition and supplemental to any other provisions of law.
(b) Any abandoned vehicle, as defined in the Statutes of the State of Florida, lawfully taken into possession of the city by any officer or agent thereof may be sold by the city at public outcry to the highest bidder, after notice of said sale shall have been in a news paper of general circulation in the city once a week for a period of two (2) consecutive weeks, with the first publication being at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of sale, and the purchaser at said sale shall take title to said property free and clear of all prior claims against same. A diligent search and inquiry shall be conducted by the city official conducting any such sale, prior to said sale, to ascertain the name and residence address of the owner and any lienholders against subject property, and an affidavit establishing that such search has been made, together with the names and addresses of the owner and lienholders, or that the same are unknown to affiant, shall be set forth therein and filed in the sale proceedings. A copy of the notice of sale shall be mailed to each owner and lienholder, if known, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of sale. Failure of such owners and lien-holders to receive such notice shall not invalidate the sale. Any owner or lienholder shall have the right to redeem subject property prior to the time of sale by paying the city all costs incurred in connection with the proceedings, including moving and storage costs incurred. Proceeds of such sales shall be and become a part of the general fund of the city to be utilized pursuant to directions of the city council for any lawful purpose.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 63-1123, § 1)
Cross reference-Alternative provisions for abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles, § 10-50 et seq.
State law references-Vehicle defined for purposes of traffic law, F.S. § 317.003(64); supplemental procedure for removal and destruction of abandoned property, including definition of “abandoned property,” F.S. § 705.16.