A. The harbormaster shall establish rules and regulations for the storage and disposal of cargo or property that comes into the possession of the ports and harbors department. If, after 30 days, items valued in excess of $300.00 remain unclaimed, they shall become borough property and shall be disposed of per HBC 14.24.010. Storage of cargo or property in excess of $300.00 may be charged fees according to the most current assembly approved fee schedule.

B. Perishable Property – Immediate Disposal. Property in possession of the ports and harbors department determined by the harbormaster to be perishable may be disposed of immediately by the harbormaster in any manner without notice.

C. Explosives, Contraband, Weapons, Dangerous or Stolen Property – Immediate Disposal. Property in possession of the ports and harbors department determined by the harbormaster to be explosive, a weapon, contraband or otherwise dangerous, or property the harbormaster has reason to believe is stolen, shall be immediately reported to the police department, who will determine the appropriate course of action.

D. Abandoned Vehicles. As outlined in AS 28.11.030, a vehicle left unattended and without permission from ports and harbors department staff on borough property, and more than 10 feet from any road, shall be considered abandoned and shall be removed by borough employees or a private contractor. A written report of the removal shall be made by the harbormaster or employee who removes or has removed a vehicle, under this section, and the report shall be sent immediately to the police department and a copy of the report shall be given to the person who stores the property. The report must describe the vehicle, the date, time and place of the removal, the grounds for removal and the place of impoundment of the vehicle. The vehicle may be placed in impound and fees for removal and storage assessed to the owner of record. Within 30 days of removal a written notice must be sent to the owner of record stating the reason for removal, place of impound and fees due. As outlined in AS 28.11.070, a vehicle that has had the notification requirements satisfied may be auctioned or scrapped. A vehicle abandoned within 10 feet of a highway or vehicular way for more than 48 hours may be removed following the same procedure and reporting requirements. (Ord. 12-01-281 § 4)