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Chief briefed council on resolution to dispose or sell unclaimed property and evidence
Summary
Council heard a briefing on resolution 2025‑62 authorizing disposal or sale of unclaimed property or former evidence when owners cannot be located or items are no longer needed for court; staff said firearms designated for sale are surrendered to licensed FFL dealers who will complete background checks and ATF paperwork before resale.
The police chief briefed council on resolution 2025‑62, which would authorize disposal or sale of unclaimed property and evidence that is no longer needed for court proceedings or cannot be returned to an owner.
The chief explained that items are handled per court orders when owners cannot be located or when the court determines property may be disposed of; in the case of firearms the city will surrender weapons to federally licensed firearms (FFL) dealers who are responsible for resale, including required Brady checks and ATF documentation. The chief said staff attempts to locate owners but when that is not possible or ownership is legally restricted the city follows statutory and court procedures for disposal, sale or destruction.
Council thanked the chief for the update; no vote or final action on the resolution was recorded in the work session transcript.
