(a) The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to accept cash, vehicles, and other property in accordance with the Contraband Seizure Forfeiture Act (O.R.C. Sections 2933.43, 2925.42 and 2925.43). However, any acceptance of real estate shall be subject to approval by ordinance of Council.
(b) The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to place all cash received into a special law enforcement trust fund with the Director of Finance to be used solely for law enforcement purposes. Such fund shall be a separate special fund.
(c) All vehicles and other property shall be asserted or brass tagged to the Division of Police to be used solely for law enforcement purposes, or sold and the proceeds from the sale deposited in the special law enforcement trust fund, as directed by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 70-14. Passed 12-8-14.)