(A) The village may fill or drain any lot or land within its limits on which water at any time becomes stagnant, remove all putrid substances from any lot, and remove all obstructions from culverts, covered drains, or private property, laid in any natural watercourse, creek, brook, or branch, which obstruct the water naturally flowing therein, causing it to flow back or become stagnant, in a way prejudicial to the health, comfort, or convenience of any of the citizens or the neighborhood.
(B) Council may, by resolution, direct the owner to fill or drain such lot, remove such putrid substance or other obstructions, and if necessary, enlarge such culverts or covered drains to meet the requirements thereof.
(C) After service of a copy of such resolution, or after a publication thereof, in a newspaper of general circulation in such municipal corporation, for two consecutive weeks, the owner or his or her agent or attorney shall comply with the directions of the resolution within the time therein specified.
(D) In case of the failure or refusal of such owner to comply with the resolution, the work required thereby may be done at the expense of the municipality, and the amount of the money so expended shall be recovered from the owner. If the owner fails to pay the village, the Fiscal Officer will certify the amount to the County Auditor to place a lien on the property and be collected as other taxes and returned to the village.
(E) The officers connected with the Health Department shall see that this is section is strictly and promptly enforced.
(Ord. 1575-11, passed 6-14-2011)