San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 2 Stolen or Embezzled Property

(Legislative History: Ord. No. 82-010, 3/1/82)

All property described in Section 1411 of the California Penal Code which comes into the possession of the Chief of Police shall be disposed of by the Chief of Police in the manner provided in this Article.

All such unclaimed property described above shall be held by the Chief of Police for a period of at least four months, except that unclaimed bicycles shall be held for a period of at least three months.

The Chief of Police shall attempt to ascertain the owner of such property and shall restore the same to him, if found, upon proof of ownership satisfactory to the Chief and payment of the costs provided in Section 4-13-110.

If within four months (or three months, in the case of bicycles) such property remains unclaimed or the charges thereon have not been paid, the Finance Director may sell the same at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States. The Chief of Police shall give notice of the time and place of sale, describing the property, by publishing such notice one time in the official newspaper of the City at least five days before the time fixed for the sale. Any property remaining unsold after being offered at such public auction may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the Finance Director. If the City Manager determines that any such property is needed for a public use, such property may be retained by the City and need not be sold.

All proceeds from such sales shall be deposited in the general fund of the City.