(A) Upon a determination by the Police Department that such suspected prohibited conduct is taking place at a particular premises based upon lawfully obtained evidence, including but not limited to, personal knowledge of a police officer, information obtained from a reliable source, evidence obtained pursuant to an arrest, or physical evidence obtained by a search warrant or other lawful means, a written notice shall be sent by the Police department to the owner, as provided herein, of the real property and a copy to the tenant or occupant whose premise is the subject of the investigation revealed suspected prohibited conduct on the real property and the fact that there is an on-going investigation.
(B) The notice shall inform the owner that whenever prohibited conduct occurs in or upon a building, dwelling, establishment, premises or place, the city deems such location to be a disorderly house and a public nuisance.
(C) The notice shall further inform the owner that he or she shall take legal action, within ten days of the date of the letter, to abate such suspected prohibited conduct, which may include, but is not limited to, filing an eviction action.
(D) The notice shall further include a request of the property owner to whom the letter is addressed to specify in writing information concerning the existence of any contract for conditional sale of real estate, commonly known as a land contract, and any other person who has a legal, equitable, or possessory interest in the dwelling or dwelling unit and the pertinent information, including, but not limited to, name, address, and phone number with respect to those individuals.
(E) Any owner or tenant who believes the determination by the Police Department of prohibited conduct on the premises is insufficient to permit an eviction of the tenant or other occupant, may appeal that determination in writing, within ten days of the date of the first notice by filing a mandate action in the city court.
(Ord. 28, 2014, passed 3-2-15; Am. Ord. 7, 2016, passed 5-2-16)