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, there need not be compliance with the notification provisions set forth in subsections 3-1-6C and D of this chapter, however, the city shall make diligent effort to notify the person in charge prior to a court hearing. (Ord. 19-2005, 11-14-2005)
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 remedies set out in subsection 3-1-6G of this chapter. 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 in subsection 3-1-6G2 of this chapter. (Ord. 19-2005, 11-14-2005; amd. 2017 Code)
C. The court may authorize the city 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 the city is authorized to secure property, all reasonable costs incurred by the city to effect a closure shall be made and assessed as a lien against the property. As used herein, "costs" means these costs actually incurred by the city for the physical securing of the property, as well as tenant relocation costs.
D. The city officer effecting the closure shall prepare a statement of costs, and the city 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 the property. (Ord. 19-2005, 11-14-2005)
E. Any person who is assessed the costs of closure and/or civil penalty by the court shall be personally liable for the payment thereof to the city. (Ord. 19-2005, 11-14-2005; amd. 2017 Code)
F. A tenant is entitled to his/her reasonable relocation costs, as those are determined by the court if, without actual notice, the tenant moved into the property after either:
1. The owner or tenant received notice as described herein of the police chief's determination as described above; or
2. An unknown owner or other agent received notice of an action brought pursuant to this section. (Ord. 19-2005, 11-14-2005)