§ 5-36.115. Costs of abatement—Record keeping and invoicing.

The Director of Community Services shall keep an itemized account of the abatement costs and administrative expenses incurred by the City in the abatement of any public nuisance under this chapter. Upon completion of the abatement work, an itemized account of the abatement costs and administrative expenses must be served upon the property owners, together with a notice of the time when such costs shall be heard by the City Council for confirmation if payment is not received. Proof of service shall be made by affidavit filed with the City Clerk. Property owners shall be liable for such costs and expenses and the amount of such costs and expenses shall be a debt owed to the City. Such payment shall be due to the City within thirty (30) days from servicing in accordance with procedures specified herein. In the event of nonpayment, the Director of Community Services shall prepare a report to the City Council itemizing the work done; the abatement costs and administrative expenses; a description of the real property; and the name(s) and address(es) of the property owner(s) serviced pursuant to this chapter.

(§ 3 (part), Ord. 921, eff. July 2, 1998)