Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 2 Unclaimed Property

Unclaimed property except unclaimed bicycles and toys shall be held by the Chief of Police or City Manager for a period of at least four (4) months, and unclaimed bicycles and toys shall be held for a period of at least three (3) months.

(Ord. 2024-20, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

After the expiration of a period of four (4) months, except that in the case of unclaimed bicycles and toys, after the expiration of a period of three (3) months, from the time unclaimed property has come into the possession of the Chief of Police or City Manager, it may be transferred to the Purchasing Agent for sale to the public at public auction. Any property remaining unsold after being offered at public auction may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the Purchasing Agent. If property is transferred to the Purchasing Agent pursuant to this Section, the property shall not be redeemable by the owner or other person entitled to possession.

(Ord. 2024-20, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Notice of sale shall be given by the Purchasing Agent at least five (5) days before the time fixed therefor by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City. Proceeds of sale as hereinbefore provided shall be deposited in the treasury of the City. It is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor for the Chief of Police, or any member of their staff or for the Purchasing Agent or any member of their staff to purchase any property at any sale held under the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2024-20, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)