SEC. 10.173. FINDINGS.

   It is hereby declared:

   That firearms have been and are being discharged at peace officers and firemen engaged in the performance of their official duties within the City and County of San Francisco;

   That such incidents have caused and are causing disruption in the police and fire protection programs being carried out in said City and County and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents thereof and impair economic values;

   That the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons responsible for such incidents will deter others from the commission of similar acts and is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare in said City and County in that it will enable the continuous provision of complete police and fire protection to the entire community free from the danger of such incidents; and

   That it is in the public interest that a reward be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a peace officer or a fireman while said peace officer or fireman is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties within the City and County of San Francisco.

(Added by Ord. 363-68, App. 12/26/68)

SEC. 10.174. DISCHARGING FIREARM AT PEACE OFFICERS OR FIREMEN; REWARD.

   The Mayor may, upon application of the Chief of Police or the Chief of the Fire Department, or at his or her own discretion, offer a reward of not more than $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who, in violation of any applicable statute of the State of California, discharges any firearm at or in the direction of a peace officer or a fireman while said peace officer or fireman is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties within the City and County of San Francisco. Any such reward which may become payable under the order of the Mayor shall be paid out of the treasury of the City and County of San Francisco.

(Added by Ord. 363-68, App. 12/26/68)

SEC. 10.176. REWARDS; INELIGIBLE PERSONS.

   The Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco is hereby authorized to offer a reward not to exceed $5,000, payable out of the treasury of the City and County, for the furnishing of information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons who wilfully destroy or damage property of the City and County or who commit within the City and County criminal acts against the person or residence of a public officer or employee. No peace officer or any other person barred by Charter provisions or statute from receiving rewards shall be eligible to claim a reward hereunder.

(Added by Ord. 87-70, App. 3/26/70)

SEC. 10.177. PAYMENT.

   The Controller is hereby authorized and directed to pay out of any appropriation created for the purpose any reward authorized by the Mayor pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.176 hereof, provided that a claim therefor is filed within 60 days after conviction and said claim is approved by the Mayor.

(Added by Ord. 87-70, App. 3/26/70)

SEC. 10.177-1. WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONS OR DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR THEFT OF PROPERTY; REWARD; PAYMENT.

   (a)   Pursuant to the provisions of Section 53069.5 of Government Code, the Mayor is hereby authorized, from time to time, to offer a reward, not to exceed $100,000, payable out of the treasury of the City and County for the furnishing of information leading to the determination of the identity, apprehension and conviction of any person whose willful misconduct results in injury or death to any person or who willfully damages, destroys or appropriates any property.

   (b)   A claim must be filed within 60 days after conviction and said claim must be recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors. If more than one claim is approved, the offered reward shall be paid to the claimants on a pro-rata basis. Recommended claims shall be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors within 45 days after expiration of the claim filing period.

(Amended by Ord. 460-79, App. 9/17/79)

SEC. 10.177-2. [EXPIRED.]

(Added by Ord. 28-06, File No. 051759, App. 2/16/2006; Ord. 48-11, File No. 110068, App. 3/16/2011)

Editor's Note:
   Former Section 10.177-2 has expired pursuant to the terms of its enacting legislation and has been removed from the Code at the direction of the Office of the City Attorney.

SEC. 10.177-3. [EXPIRED.]

(Added by Ord. 28-06, File No. 051759, App. 2/16/2006; Ord. 48-11, File No. 110068, App. 3/16/2011)

Editor's Note:
   Former Section 10.177-3 has expired pursuant to the terms of its enacting legislation and has been removed from the Code at the direction of the Office of the City Attorney.