A. Reward Authority:
1. Pursuant to California Government Code section 53069.5, the Town does hereby offer a reward in an amount as may be set by resolution of the Town Council, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person for violation, within the Town, of California Penal Code section 594 or 594.3 by the use of graffiti, California Penal Code sections 640, 640.5, 640.6, or Section 11.82.030, 11.82.040, or 11.82.050 of this Chapter. In the event of multiple contributions of information, the reward amount shall be divided by the Town in the manner it shall deem appropriate. For the purposes of this Section, diversion of the violator to a community service program, or a plea bargain to a lesser offense, shall constitute a conviction.
2. Claims for rewards under this Section shall be filed with the Town. Each claim shall:
a. Specifically identify the date, location and kind of property damaged or destroyed;
b. Identify by name the person who was convicted;
c. Identify the court and the date upon which the conviction occurred.
3. No claim for a reward shall be allowed by the Town Council unless the Town investigates and verifies the accuracy of the claim and determines the requirements of this Section have been satisfied.
4. The person committing the graffiti vandalism, and if an unemancipated minor, then the parent or lawful guardian of said minor, shall be civilly liable for any reward paid pursuant to this Section pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 53069.5. (Ord, 314, 4-2-2024)