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4.255 Forfeiture,„- D,~„s~o,sit~on of Property. ~1~ Prior ~~to dbta~ni~ng any forfe~~ture judgment, any mane secur- y ity and negotiable instrument that is not retained by the seizing law enforcement agency for evidentiary purposes shall be depasited with the city finance officer pending the outcome of the forfeiture proceeding, Other property shall be kept in the custody of the city manager, or the manager's designee, until a forfeiture judgment is obtained. ~2} When a judgment of forfeiture is obtained under sections 4,245 to 4.255, the property shall be disposed of as follows; 4a} At the discretion of the city manager or the manager's designee, the forfeited property other than money, securities or a negotiable instrument, may be retained for official use in law enforcement activities, When the city manager or the manager's designee determines that the praperty will no longer be used far law enforcement purposes, it shall be disposed of in accordance with this code. ~b~ Property except money, securities and negotiable instru- ments~ which ~s not required by law to be destroyed and which is not harmful to the public shall be disposed of as provided by this code. ~c} The proceeds from disposition of seized property shall be deposited in the general fund of the city. Section 2. The matters contained herein concern the public health, safety and welfare and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its assa e b p g y the City Council and approval by the Mayor. Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this 26th d of September, 1985 `' r r Ci Recorde 26th day of ~~ember, k~8 Mayor Ordinance - 4