When any animal or fowl is impounded by the city for a period of ninety six (96) hours or longer without redemption thereof by the owner, the city manager or his designee is directed to give notice by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the limits of the city, setting forth therein the date of impoundment, the description of the animal or fowl impounded, the fact the same will be offered for sale at a time not less than five (5) days from date of publication, and that, upon sale thereof, the city shall give a bill of sale to the purchaser, without warranty, and deliver possession of the animal or fowl to the purchaser. All monies received from such sales shall be deposited in the general fund of the city. (2000 Code § 4-109)