A. In the event that it is determined that the property is an immediate threat to the public safety and welfare, the city may apply to the court for such interim relief, as is deemed by the chief of police to be appropriate. In such an event, the notification provision set forth in section 9-7-6 of this chapter need not be complied with, however, the city shall make a diligent effort to notify the person in charge prior to the court hearing.
B. In the event that the court finds the property constitutes a "chronic nuisance property" as defined in this chapter, the court may order the remedy set out above. In addition, in the event that it also finds the person in charge had knowledge of activities or conditions of the property constituting or violating this chapter and permitted the activities to occur, the court may assess a civil fine as provided above.
C. The court may authorize the city of Alton to physically secure the property against use or occupancy in the event the owner fails to do so within the time specified by the court. In the event that the city is authorized to secure the property, all costs reasonably incurred by the city to effect a closure shall be made and assessed as a lien against the property. If used herein, "costs" means the costs actually incurred by the city for the physical securing of the property.
D. The city of Alton department of building and zoning effecting the closure shall prepare a statement of cost and the city of Alton shall thereafter submit said statement to the court for its review. If no objection of the statement is made within the period described by the court, a lien in said amount may be recorded against said property.
E. Any person who is assessed the cost of closure and/or civil penalty by the court shall be personally liable for the payment thereof to the city. (Ord. 7549, 12-21-2016)