CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
December 19, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: DONATION OF UNCLAIMED SURPLUS PROPERTY TO POMONA HOPE FOR HOME SERVICES CENTER RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Approve a donation of unclaimed surplus property to be released to Pomona Hope for Home Services Center.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item will approve the donation of unclaimed surplus property of Levi’s Jeans to the Pomona Hope for Home Services Center. These items are currently being held by the Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
None
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department is in possession of a pallet of Levi’s Jeans that were recovered during an investigation. Staff believes that these items could now be beneficial to our community. City Council approval would allow this unclaimed surplus property to be released to the Pomona Hope for Home Service Center.
Per City Code Sec. 2-1063. - Disposal of Unclaimed Property; unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department that have been held for at least 90-days can only be released to its true owner. If the true owner does not claim the property within 90-days, in accordance with the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2080.4, the property may be retained for public use.
Per City Code Sec. 2-1061. - Conveyance of Property to Charitable, Nonprofit Organizations; the City Council may release surplus personal property for the benefit of the general welfare of the community in matters such as recreation, education, aid to the destitute, city beautification, or any other activity in which the city government may legitimately participate. The maximum estimated value for such personal property shall not exceed $5,000.00.
Prepared by:
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Claudia Huerta
Administrative Service Manager
Donation of Unclaimed Surplus Property to Pomona Hope for Home Services Center