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Subil. 2. Disposal of Unclaimed Proper -Sy A. Definition. For the purpose of this Subdivision, the term "abandoned property" means tangible or intangible property, other than motor vehicles, that has come into the possession of the City in the course of governmental operations or having been turned over to the City by a person after being found on public or private property. B. Procedure for Handling Abandoned Property. 1. All such property shall be placed in charge of the Chief of Police who shall, if the identity and whereabouts of the owner is unknown, initiate and pursue such reasonable investigation as may be indicated under the circumstances. When the identity and whereabouts of the owner has been established, written notice shall be given that the property can be claimed by the owner from the Chief of Police. 2. if the Chief of Police is unable to identify the owner, he may publish a notice once generally describing the property and stating that it will be returned to the finder thirty (30) days after publication unless the owner establishes his right to it within that period of time. If the owner fails to respond to the publication, the Chief of Police shall return the property to the finder. 3. If the owner is not found, and the finder refuses the return of the property, the Chief of Police shall report the sane to the City Administrator who shall present the matter to the Council for a declaration of abandonment. C. Declaration and Sale. When the Council has declared the property abandoned, it shall be sold in the same manner as excess property and the proceeds shall be placed in the General Fund. Sulid. 3. Disposal of )Excess Property. A. Declaration of Surplus and Authorizing Sale of Property. The Administrator may, from time to time, recommend to the Council that certain personal property (chattels) owned by the City is no longer needed for a municipal purpose and should be sold. By action of the Council, said property shall be declared surplus, the value estimated and the Administrator authorized to dispose of said property in the manner stated herein. B. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value of Less Than $100.00. The Administrator may sell surplus property with a total value of less than $100.00 through negotiated sale. C. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value Between $100.00 and $500.00. The Administrator shall offer for public sale, to the highest bidder, surplus property with a total estimated value of from $100.00 to $500.00. Notice of such public sale shall be given stating time and place of sale and generally describing the property to be sold at least ten days prior to the date of sale either by publication once in the official newspaper, or by posting in a conspicuous place in the City Hall at the Administrator's option. Such sale shall be by auction. D. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value Over $500.00. The Administrator shall offer for public sale, to the highest bidder, surplus property with a total estimated value over $500.00. Notice of such public sale shall be given stating time and place of sale and generally describing property to be sold at least ten days prior to the date of sale by publication once in the official newspaper. Such sale shall be to the person submitting the highest bid. E. Receipts From Sales of Surplus Property. All receipts from sales of surplus property under this Section shall be placed in the General Fund. Subd. 4. Persons Who May Not Purchase - Exception. A. No employee of the City who is a member of the administrative staff-, deparhnent head, a member of the Council, or an advisor serving the City in a professional capacity, may be a, purchaser of property under this Section. Other City employees may be purchasers if they are not directly involved in the sale, if they are the highest responsible bidder, and if at least one week's published or posted notice of sale is given.