Earlier editions: 2026-09
Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 3.52 Unclaimed Property
Colfax Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Colfax
Cite as: Colfax Municipal Code Chapter 3.52 · Text as of 2026-10-04
3.52.010 - Sale of unclaimed property—When authorized.¶
The chief of police is authorized and empowered to sell at public auction or private sale by sealed bid, to the highest bidder for cash or to transfer such property to the city manager for sale to the public at public auction or private sale by sealed bid, any article of personal property in his or her possession unclaimed for a period of three months.
(Prior code § 2-8.01)
3.52.020 - Sale of unclaimed property—Notice of sale by chief of police.¶
In the event the chief of police elects to sell such property, he or she shall give notice of the date of sale or the time and place where sealed bids will be opened, at least fourteen (14) days before the time fixed therefor by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county and by posting such notice at City Hall.
(Prior code § 2-8.02)
3.52.030 - Sale of unclaimed property—Notice of sale by city manager.¶
In the event the chief of police elects to transfer such property to the city manager for sale, the city manager shall give notice of the time and place of sale in the same manner as provided in Section 3.52.020 of this chapter. (Amended during 2004 codification; prior code § 2-8.03)
3.52.040 - City employees ineligible.¶
No employee of the city or an employee's immediate family may bid on or receive any unclaimed property.
(Prior code § 2-8.04)
3.52.050 - Procedure of sale.¶
The chief of police or the city manager shall adopt such procedures for conduct of the sale as are reasonable.
(Prior code § 2-8.05)
3.52.060 - Firearms or weapons.¶
Firearms and weapons will not be sold by sealed bid. Firearms and weapons may be sold to a licensed firearms dealer, retained by the police department or destroyed, in the exercise of the discretion of the chief of police.
(Prior code § 2-8.06)
3.52.070 - Disposal of valueless property.¶
The chief of police shall have the discretion to discard or donate items of little or no value, such as used clothing and personal care items. Such items may be donated to service organizations or churches.
(Prior code § 2-8.07)
3.52.080 - Sale of unclaimed property—Proceeds to city treasurer—Credit to general fund.¶
The net proceeds from any such sale shall be paid to the city treasurer and credited by the city treasurer to the general fund.
(Prior code § 2-8.08)
3.52.090 - Conversion to public use—When authorized.¶
If unclaimed property which has been transferred to the city manager is determined by the city manager to be needed for a public use, such property may be converted to such public use by the city.
(Prior code § 2-8.09)
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