(a) After determining the time and place for a public auction, acceptance of sealed bids, or sale of identical items, the director shall give notice of the auction, acceptance, or sale, by:
(1) advertising in the official newspaper of the city for three consecutive days, the last publication date to be not less than seven days before the date of the auction, acceptance, or beginning of sale; and
(2) sending by certified mail to the last known address of the owner of unclaimed property, if the name of the owner is known, 14 days before the date of auction, acceptance, or beginning of sale.
(b) The notice must contain the time and place of auction, acceptance, or sale and a general listing of the property to be sold. (Ord. Nos. 15519; 17672; 19312)