§ 34-207. Same—Auction.

If an abandoned motor vehicle has not been reclaimed as provided by section 34-205, the police department shall sell the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. Proper notice of the public auction shall be given, and in case of a garagekeeper's lien, the garagekeeper shall be notified of the time and place of the auction. The purchaser of the motor vehicle takes title to the motor vehicle free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership, shall receive a sales receipt from the police department, and is entitled to register the purchased vehicle and receive a certificate of title. From the proceeds of the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle, the police department shall reimburse itself for the expenses of the auction; the costs of towing, preserving and storing the vehicle that resulted from placing the abandoned motor vehicle in custody; and all notice and publication costs incurred. Any remainder from the proceeds of a sale shall be held for the owner of the vehicle or entitled lienholder for 90 days and then shall be deposited in a special fund that shall remain available for the payment of auction, towing, preserving, storage and all notice and publication costs that result from placing another abandoned vehicle in custody, if the proceeds from a sale of another abandoned motor vehicle are insufficient to meet these expenses and costs. The city may transfer the amount in the special fund that exceeds $1,000.00 from the special fund to the general revenue account to be used by the police department.

(Code 1969, § 17-29; Ord. No. 2209, § 2(17-29), 10-9-1995)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 683.014.