(A) The person to whom lost personal property is delivered as provided in § 2.88.040 shall cause the same to be delivered to the custody of the Chief of Police, who shall make a record of and care for and protect all such property coming into his or her possession.
(B) The Chief of Police is authorized to impound personal property pursuant to this chapter, and shall make provisions for the receipt and safekeeping of personal property coming into his or her possession pursuant to this chapter. A receipt shall be issued to the person delivering such personal property, unless the personal property was found in the course of employment by an employee of the city. The Chief of Police shall notify the owner of the personal property if his or her identity is reasonably ascertainable, or, if the identity of the owner is not reasonably ascertainable, cause a notice to be left in a prominent place on or near the location of the personal property for any personal property impounded pursuant to § 2.88.030, advising that the Chief of Police is in possession of the personal property and the location where it may be claimed.
(Ord. 2022-07 § 1 (part), 2022)