§ 131.13. REWARD FOR CRIMINAL MISCHIEF INFORMATION.

(A)

The city hereby offers a standing reward in an amount up to $500 to the person or persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and prosecution of any individual for committing the crime of Criminal Mischief, as provided for in Tex. Penal Code § 28.03, as hereafter amended, within the city limits of the city. This reward is a standing offer, and shall be paid out of the general fund of the city. The Chief of Police shall determine the amount of the reward, if any, to be paid to the person or persons furnishing the information.

(B)

This offer for a reward shall not apply to any officer, employee, or agent of the city, or any other political subdivision thereof, who provides information or makes an arrest in the discharge of official duties.

(C)

The City Manager is the sole judge of any dispute arising over the reward and the person or persons, if any, entitled to share in it, and his or her decision on any point connected with the reward will be final.

(Ord. 99-553, passed 10-7-99; Am. Ord. 2008-646, passed 3-20-08; Am. Ord. 2010-699, passed 12-2-10)