Upon the sale of any unclaimed or impounded property as provided in § 244.13, if any such unclaimed or impounded property was ordered removed to a place of storage or stored, or both, by or under the direction of the Police Chief or Marshal, any expenses or charges for the removal or storage, or both, and costs of sale, provided the same are approved by the Police Chief or Marshal, shall first be paid from the proceeds of the sale. Notice shall be given by registered mail 30 days before the date of sale to the owner and mortgagee, or other lien holder, at their last known address.
(R.C. § 737.33)