Prior to the sale at public auction or transfer, notice of the time and place of such sale and articles to be sold or transferred shall be given by the Chief of Police, at least five days before the time fixed therefor, by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City. (Ord. 3455 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2098 § 1, 1985; prior code § 2.40).