A. Upon expiration of the ninety (90)-day period, any personal property received by the city and not delivered to the owner may be appropriated for the use of the city upon order of the City Manager on his or her finding that the personal property is needed for a public use, and any personal property not appropriated for city use may be sold at public auction to the highest bidder or, if determined to be of de minimus or no apparent monetary value, such property may be disposed of in any lawful manner.
B. All unclaimed money received by the Chief of Police, and not delivered to the owner during the ninety (90)-day period, shall thereafter be deposited in the general fund.
C. Notice of the sale at auction of unclaimed personal property shall be given by the City Clerk at the direction of the Chief of Police at least five (5) days before the time fixed therefor by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.
(Ord. 1185, passed 10-4-16)