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e Mr. Haws said that the idea sounded good but wondered if it could easily be abused. Chief Packard responded that the practice was not an unusual one for local governments. He indicated that all goods used in connection with a felony are required by law to be destroyed. There is a strict control on the procedure of attempting to trace retrieved stolen goods to their rightful owners, and there is a six-month holding period required by law before unclaimed goods can be disposed of. Mr. Whitlow indicated that he had shared Mr. Hawsl concerns about possible abuses of the plan and had spent a good deal of time considering the matter to make certain that avenues for abuse were not left open. Mr. Lindberg asked what sort of appraisal system would be worked into the process and how items acquired in this manner would be figured into depreciation schedules. Chief Packard responded that the Finance Department would be charged with working out these details. Mr. Lindberg asked how much staff time might be involved in the process. Mr. Whitlow said that he felt the staff time involved would not be significant. He offered to report back to the council in six months on how the process is working. e Mr. Obie asked why the City could not just take the opportunity to bid at the auction on items it wants. This would give the community an opportunity to compete with the City in bidding for the merchandise. Chief Packard responded that councilors would need to ask the City Attorneyls Office whether there might not be a conflict of interest in such a situation. He explained that he does not let his personnel bid on these items, because he personally feels that this would be a conflict of interest. Councilor Miller added that the Cityls current purchasing processes make it impossible for the City to participate in an auction. CB 2295--An ordinance concerning personal property sale procedures; amending Section 2.835 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously. CB 2295 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18789. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 13, 1981 Page 7