A. Custody of Property. When personal property of substantial value other than abandoned motor vehicles is abandoned, left on property controlled by the City, is seized, or held by the City for any other reason, the property shall be held by the City. The department that originally takes possession of lost property shall attempt to return it to the owner and if unsuccessful shall turn the property over to the Bend Police Department.

B. Recovery by Owner. At any time within 60 days after property described in subsection (A) of this section is taken into possession by the City, except when personal property is confiscated or held as evidence, the owner or person lawfully entitled to possession of the property may reclaim it after submitting satisfactory proof of the person’s ownership or right to possession of the property, and after payment of any charges or expenses incurred in the storage, preservation and custody of the property.

C. Sale of Property. If property is unclaimed for more than 60 days, the City Police Chief may sell or dispose of any personal property described in subsection (A) of this section. Property that has been confiscated, held for evidence or ordered to be destroyed by competent authority is exempt from this provision. The Police Chief shall post notice on the City’s Internet website of any public auction. Sale shall be for cash to the highest bidder. All net proceeds of the sale shall be paid to the City’s General Fund.

D. Title to Property Sold. All personal property described in subsection (A) of this section which is sold shall be sold as is without any warranty, either express or implied, of any kind, including but not limited to warranties of title or fitness for any purpose. [Ord. NS-2159, 2011]