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Cross References — As to abandoned vehicles, ch. 385; as to traffic and motor vehicles, Title III.
[R.O. 2009 §16-121; Ord. No. 361 §1, 7-11-1978]
The Chief of Police shall keep a catalogue setting forth a description of all property in his/her possession, other than City property. The catalogue shall list each item, the date of its receipt and a description of its source of how obtained. The Chief of Police shall provide adequate and suitable storage for the property. This Article shall not however pertain to motor vehicles.
[R.O. 2009 §16-122; Ord. No. 361 §2, 7-11-1978]
All unclaimed property other than cash or money shall be held by the Chief of Police and may be released by the Chief only upon a showing of property ownership documents or by court order.
[R.O. 2009 §16-123; Ord. No. 361 §3, 7-11-1978]
Any unclaimed property so held by the Chief of Police for over one (1) year may be sold at public auction by the Chief of Police. Notice of the time and place of such sale, together with a description of the item or items to be sold, shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of such sale, after posting such notice in the City Hall, the St. Louis County Courthouse and at least one (1) other public place.
[R.O. 2009 §16-124; Ord. No. 361 §4, 7-11-1978]
On the date of the sale, the Chief of Police shall sell each unclaimed item to the highest bidder. All monies received shall be included in the general revenues of the City. Any property for which no bid is received at such sale shall be disposed of by the Chief of Police in a suitable manner. A record shall be made and filed with the City Clerk. The Chief of Police is authorized to destroy any firearms coming into his/her possession.
[R.O. 2009 §16-125; Ord. No. 361 §5, 7-11-1978]
All money or cash coming into the possession of the Chief of Police from any source whatsoever which has remained unclaimed and the owner unknown for a period of at least one (1) year shall be turned over to the City Clerk. A record shall be kept by the Chief of Police. Should the ownership of such money or cash be established within a period of five (5) years from the date of its receipt, then the money or cash shall be turned over to the owner. After a period of five (5) years, it shall become a part of the general revenue of the City.