A. The City may offer a reward, in an amount to be established by resolution of the City Council for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction (including any plea in abeyance or nolo contendere) of any person who willfully damages or destroys any public or private property by the use of graffiti. In the event of damage to public property, the offender or the parents or legal guardian of any minor child may be required to reimburse the City for any reward paid. In the event of multiple contributors of information, the reward amount shall be divided by the City in the manner it shall deem appropriate.
B. Claims for rewards under this section shall be filed with the City, addressed to the Chief of Police.
C. No claim for a reward shall be allowed unless the City investigates and verifies the accuracy of the claim and determines that the requirements of this section have been satisfied. (Ord. 13-13, 8-27-2013; Ord. 19-10, 2-27-2019)