All abandoned, stolen, or recovered property of every kind,
except motor vehicles, outboard motors, motorboats and other vessels
as defined in section 365.011 V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code (Texas
Litter Abatement Act), which shall remain unclaimed with the police
department for a period of thirty (30) days without being claimed
or reclaimed by the owners, whether known or not, may be sold at public
auction.
(2000 Code, sec. 1.1201)
All sales made pursuant to the provisions of this article shall
be made for cash.
(2000 Code, sec. 1.1203)
After deducting any costs of the sale, the proceeds of the sale
are to be deposited in the general fund of the city and disbursed
as the city council shall order.
(2000 Code, sec. 1.1204)
Any property which has been listed and offered for sale under
the provisions of this article and for which no price or sum has been
offered, if deemed in the opinion of the chief of police to be worthless
and without value, shall be disposed of in such manner as he shall
prescribe. The description of all property destroyed or disposed of
as worthless or without value shall be reported to the city council,
together with the date and manner of disposal.
(2000 Code, sec. 1.1205)
All controlled substances and marijuana taken into custody,
and which is not being held as evidence pending a case filed by record,
shall be destroyed by the chief of police in the presence of the city
manager, mayor or city councilmembers.
(2000 Code, sec. 1.1206)