(A) Any person claiming to be the owner of any impounded property shall make written application to the law enforcement office or Sheriff’s Department and shall furnish such additional proof as may be required to establish ownership of the identified property. If the putative owner presents the necessary proof of ownership of the impounded property prior to the date of actual sale in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, then the property itself shall be delivered to the owner upon satisfactory payment of all costs related to the transportation and storage of the property.
(B) However, if the subject property has been sold, then Chief of Police or designee shall endorse its findings of ownership and attach the endorsement to a copy of the written application and shall forward the application and findings to the City Clerk. If the endorsed application is presented within one year after the sale or prior to transfer of the balance to the City General Fund, then the balance of the proceeds of the sale after all deductions for the storage and other costs shall be paid to the endorsed owner.
(C) Any appeal from the removal, storage and publication costs, if any, assessed by the law enforcement office or Sheriff’s Department shall be in the same manner as provided by law.
(1985 Code, § 10.03.200) (Ord. 373, passed 3-3-2020)