(a) The vehicle shall be sold to the highest and best bidder. At the time of payment of the purchase price, the Chief of Police shall execute a certificate of sale in duplicate, the original of which is to be given to the purchaser, and the copy thereof to be filed with the Clerk of the City. Should the sale for any reason be invalid, the City's liability shall be limited to the return of the purchase price.
(b) In the event such a sale is held and any such vehicle is unsold, the Chief of Police may dispose of such vehicle in any manner deemed appropriate to him including, but not limited to, demolishment or sale for discard value, and any and all proceeds gained from such disposition shall be applied to the removal costs, and any preliminary sale advertising expenses, plus the actual cost per day for storage for such vehicle.
(8-23-82)