A. Notice To Control Or Exterminate: In the event any rat infestation exists in violation of this chapter, the city shall give a written notice to the owner, occupant, agent, or other person having control of the premises to prevent the ingress of rats to the property and to exterminate the rats therein.
B. Control Or Extermination By City: If the ingress of rats to such property is not blocked or the rats therein not exterminated within a period of fifteen (15) days after such notice is served, the city or its agent shall have the power to take the steps necessary to prevent such ingress and to effect such extermination. (2006 Code § 6-4-4)
C. Control And Extermination Costs; Lien Provisions: The expenses incurred by the city shall be billed to and paid by the owner or such other person having control of the premises. If the expense is not paid within thirty (30) days after billing, the city may proceed to perfect and enforce a statutory lien on the premises as provided by state law in 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-20-8 and/or 5/11-20-15, as now or hereafter amended. (2006 Code § 6-4-4; amd. 2016 Code)
D. Service Of Notice And Bill: The notice provided by subsection A of this section and the billing provided by subsection C of this section may be served personally on the owner, occupant, agent, or other person having control of the premises, or may be sent by mail to the last known address of such person. (2006 Code § 6-4-4)