Pursuant to California Government Code Section 53069.5, the city may, from time to time, offer a reward in an amount set by resolution of the city council for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person for violation within the city of California Penal Code Sections 594, 594.3, 640, 640.5, or 640.6.
(a) In the event of multiple sources of information, the city will divide the reward in the manner it deems appropriate.
(b) For the purposes of this section, diversion of the violator to a community service program, or a plea bargain to a lesser offense, constitutes a conviction.
(c) Claims for rewards under this section must be filed with the city and must:
(1) Specifically identify the date, location and kind of property damaged or destroyed;
(2) Identify by name the person who was convicted;
(3) Identify the court and the date upon which the conviction occurred; and
(4) Be in writing and filed within ninety days of such conviction.
(d) No reward will be granted until the city investigates and verifies the accuracy of the claim and determines that the requirements of this section have been satisfied.
(e) The person committing the graffiti-vandalism, and if an unemancipated minor, then his or her parent or lawful guardian will be civilly liable for any reward paid pursuant to this section.
(Ord. 790 § 19 (part), 1999)