§ 11-7. Same—Failure to correct; abatement by city; lien.

If the person upon whom the notice is served fails, neglects or refuses to correct the violation within ten (10) days of service of the notice, the finance director may cause the necessary work to be performed to eliminate the violation and reasonable efforts made to notify the owner, lessee or occupant of the cost thereof plus the charges authorized in this chapter; provided that in no event shall failure of the owner, lessee or occupant to receive notice of the cost and charges void the lien provided for in this chapter. The actual cost of the work plus fifteen (15) percent for inspection and other costs in connection therewith shall, if payment thereof is not made to the city within thirty (30) days after completion of the work, become a lien against the property as of the date the finance director certifies the cost and charges to the office of the county treasurer for collection in the same manner as general property taxes are collected. The county treasurer shall also collect a ten (10) percent penalty for cost of collection.

(Ord. No. 27-2000, 8-22-00, eff. 9-1-00)