(a) The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to accept cash, vehicles and other property in accordance with the Contraband Seizure Forfeiture Act (Ohio R.C. 2933.43). However, any acceptance of real estate by the City Manager shall be subject to approval, by ordinance, of the City Council.
(b) The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to place all cash received into a special Law Enforcement Trust Fund, with the Finance Director, to be used solely for law enforcement purposes.
(c) All vehicles and property seized shall be made an asset of the Division of Police to be used solely for law enforcement purposes or shall be sold. Proceeds from such sale shall be deposited in the special Law Enforcement Trust Fund, as directed by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 987-40, passed 4-7-1987)