§ 18-227. Sale, disposal of vehicles—Junked.

(a)

When any junked vehicle has remained in the storage area provided in section 18-226 for not less than 20 days, it shall be the duty of the chief of police to dispose of the same by removal to a scrap yard or by sale to a demolisher for the highest bid or offer received therefor or to remove the same to any suitable site operated by the city for processing as scrap or salvage.

(b)

Out of the proceeds of the sale of a junked vehicle under the provisions of this section, the chief of police shall pay for the cost of removal and storage thereof and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the person entitled thereto.

(c)

If there is not a bid or offer for the vehicle, the chief of police may dispose of the same by causing it to be demolished or removed to a place provided by the city council, or by permitting it to be removed by a demolisher who is willing to do so for the benefit of the junk or parts he can salvage.

(Code 1978, § 12-12; Code 1993, § 30-222)