A. When a compliance administrator finds that a code violation exists, that individual shall note the violation on a multiple copy violation notice that indicates:
1. The name and address of the alleged violator;
2. The type and nature of the violation;
3. The date and time the violation was observed;
4. The names of witnesses to the violation.
B. The violation form shall be forwarded to the code hearing department where a docket number shall be stamped on all copies of the report and a hearing date shall be noted in the blank spaces provided for that purpose on the form. The hearing date shall not be less than thirty (30) nor more than forty (40) days after the violation is reported.
C. One copy of the violation report form shall be maintained in the files of the code hearing department and shall be part of the record of hearing, one copy of the report form shall be returned to the individual representing the municipality so that he or she may prepare evidence of the code violation for presentation at the hearing, and one copy of the report form shall be served by first class mail to the defendant along with a summons commanding the defendant to appear at the hearing.
D. After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the administrative review law may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, the village may commence a proceeding in said circuit court for purpose of obtaining a judgment on the findings, decision and order. Nothing in this section shall prevent the village from consolidating multiple findings, decision, and orders against a person in such of a proceeding. Upon commencement of the action, the village shall file a certified copy of the findings, decision and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision, and order was issued in accordance with the applicable municipal ordinance. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be made by any method provided for by section 2-203 of the code of civil procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines, other sanctions, and costs imposed by the findings, decision and order do not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision and order was entered in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-2.2-1 et seq., and that the defendant had an opportunity for a hearing under this chapter and for judicial review as provided:
1. The court shall render judgment in favor of the municipality and against the defendant for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus costs;
2. The judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for recovery of money; and
3. The court may also issue any other orders and injunctions that are requested by the village to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation. (Ord. 2005-O-41 § 1)