(A) A law enforcement agency is entitled to reimbursement from the proceeds of the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle, watercraft or outboard motor for:
(1) The cost of the auction;
(2) Towing, preservation and storage fees resulting from the taking into custody; and
(3) The cost of notice or publication as required by § 91.06.
(B) After deducting the reimbursement allowed under division (A) above, the proceeds of the sale shall be held for 90 days for the owner or lien holder of the vehicle.
(C) After the period provided by division (B) above, proceeds unclaimed by the owner or lien holder shall be deposited in an account that may be used for the payment of auction, towing, preservation, storage and notice and publication fees resulting from taking other vehicles, watercraft or outboard motors into custody if the proceeds from the sale of the other items are insufficient to meet those fees.
(D) The town may transfer funds in excess of $1,000 from the account to the town’s General Revenue Account to be used by the agency.
(Ord. 2003-006, passed 10-20-2003)