Chapter 9.71
DISPOSITION OF STOLEN OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sections:
9.71.020 Public auction – Disposition of proceeds.
9.71.010 Generally.
When any personal property has come into the hands of the Police Department of the City for safekeeping or storage by reason of recovery of stolen property, being left for storage, or otherwise has remained in the possession of the Police Department for a period of 60 days or more without having been claimed, the same shall be disposed of by the Police Department as set forth in this chapter. [Ord. 1519 § 1, 1985; 1956 Code § 6-2201.]
9.71.020 Public auction – Disposition of proceeds.
When any property as set forth in SMC 9.71.010 has come into the hands of the Police Department of the City and has remained in the possession of the department for a period of 60 days or more without having been claimed, the same shall be sold by and under the direction of the Chief of Police at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in such lots or parcels as in the judgment of the Chief of Police will bring the most money, and the proceeds or monies received for the property shall be immediately deposited by the Chief of Police with the City Treasurer to the credit of the general fund of the City. [Ord. 1519 § 1, 1985; 1956 Code § 6-2202.]
9.71.030 Notice of sale.
Before any sale is made as provided in SMC 9.71.010 and 9.71.020, notice of such sale shall be given by publishing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City for at least two consecutive issues a notice of sale. The notice shall not be required to describe each article separately, and it shall be sufficient notice if such sale notice sets forth that such personal property has been in the possession of the Police Department of the City for more than 60 days without having been claimed. [Ord. 1519 § 1, 1985; 1956 Code § 6-2203.]
9.71.040 Receipt.
Upon the sale of any article or articles as set forth in this chapter, a receipt shall be given the purchaser describing the property sold and stating that the same was sold at public auction by the Police Department as provided in this chapter. [Ord. 1519 § 1, 1985; 1956 Code § 6-2204.]