No personal property, which the Chief of Police has reason to believe is abandoned, disabled and unclaimed, shall be parked or permitted to remain upon any street or public property for a period in excess of five days. Any personal property so parked or permitted to remain on any street or public place may be taken into custody by the Chief of Police and held at the expense of the owner or person entitled to possession thereof. The Chief of Police may utilize city personnel, equipment and facilities for the removal and preservation of such vehicles or may hire other personnel, equipment and facilities for that purpose.