§ 58-86. Appraisal and sale of impounded vehicles.

(a)

Public tow abandoned vehicles or vehicles abandoned in an impound lot subsequent to a public tow shall be appraised and sold by the police department or its designated representative at a public or private sale held not less than 30 nor more than 90 days after the date of issuance of the notice required by section 58-83.

(b)

If the appraised value of an abandoned vehicle sold pursuant to this section is $200.00 or less, the sale shall be made only for the purpose of junking, scrapping or dismantling such vehicle, and the purchaser thereof shall not, under any circumstances, be entitled to a state certificate of title. The police department shall cause to be executed and delivered a bill of sale, together with a copy of the required state report to the person purchasing such vehicle. The bill of sale shall state that the purchaser acquires no right to a certificate of title for such vehicle. The police department shall promptly submit a report of sale, with a copy of the bill of sale, to the department and shall deliver a copy of such report of sale to the purchaser of the vehicle.

(c)

If the appraised value of an abandoned vehicle sold pursuant to this section is more than $200.00, the sale may be made for any intended use by the purchaser thereof. The police department shall cause to be executed and delivered a bill of sale, together with a copy of the required state report and application for a state certificate of title signed by a legally authorized representative of the police department.

(Ord. No. 04-09, § 9(5-9-30), 8-17-2004)