For the purposes of this chapter, "hit and run"
means a traffic accident where the driver of a vehicle causes death or injury to another person and where the driver knows that he or she was involved in the accident and failed to perform the requirements of California Vehicle Code Sections 20003 and 20004 if the accident resulted in death or injury to another person.
"Serious crime"
means a crime of violence, including, but not limited to, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, rape, and robbery.
(Ord. 5876 § 2, 2016)
A. 
In a situation involving a hit and run crime or other serious crime, the chief of police may recommend to the city manager that a reward be offered to encourage individuals who have information to come forward.
B. 
If the city manager concurs with the chief of police's recommendation, the city manager may declare the need for a reward and offer a reward, in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount established by resolution, per incident for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of individuals who commit a hit and run crime or other serious crime impacting the city or its residents. However, prior to offering a reward, the city manager shall notify the mayor, or in his or her absence, the mayor pro tem, regarding his or her intent to offer a reward and the proposed amount of the reward.
C. 
When information received has led to the identification, arrest, and conviction of individuals who have committed a hit and run or other serious crime, the chief of police may recommend that the city manager approve payment of the reward offered in connection with that incident in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount established by resolution. Prior to approval of such a reward, the city manager shall notify the mayor, or the mayor pro tem, regarding his or her intent to approve an award and the amount of such award.
(Ord. 5876 § 2, 2016)
A. 
The provisions of this chapter or the furnishing of information in response thereto shall not create any legal right or claim to the payment of a reward.
B. 
The determination of whether a reward shall be paid in whole or apportioned among two or more persons shall be at the sole discretion of the city manager, after consultation with the chief of police and the mayor, or in his or her absence, the mayor pro tem.
C. 
A reward shall be paid only to a natural person or persons and no reward or portion thereof shall be paid to any corporation, business, club or other organization either directly or by virtue of any waiver or assignment on the part of a natural person who is the recipient of a reward.
D. 
No reward shall be paid to a public officer or employee whose employment includes law enforcement duties.
E. 
No reward shall be paid to any person who has already been or will be compensated by his or her employer or paid in any manner for engaging in the actions which form the basis for claiming the reward.
F. 
No reward shall be paid to any person who committed or was involved in the hit and run crime or serious crime.
(Ord. 5876 § 2, 2016)