(A) An abandoned motor vehicle or inoperable vehicle taken into custody and not reclaimed under § 97.07 shall be sold to the highest bidder at public auction or sale following reasonable published notice thereof. The purchaser shall be given a receipt in the form prescribed by the agency which shall be sufficient title to dispose of the vehicle. The receipt shall also entitle the purchaser to register the vehicle and receive a certificate of title, free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership.
(B) From the proceeds of the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle or inoperable motor vehicle, the City of Worthington shall reimburse itself for the cost of towing, preserving and storing the vehicle, and all notice and publication costs, including administrative fees, incurred pursuant to this chapter. Any remainder from the proceeds of a sale shall be held for the owner of the vehicle or entitled lienholder for 90 days and then shall be deposited in the state treasury.
(Ord. 947, passed 6-23-03)