A. Right To Remove: The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the city.
B. Notice To Owner: The city tree board will notify, in writing, the owners of such trees. Removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within sixty (60) days after the date of service of notice.
C. Failure To Remove: In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal to the owner of the property. Charges for removal by the city shall be set by resolution of the city council from time to time. The charge for removal shall be two hundred forty dollars ($240.00) per hour until modified by resolution of the city council. If said charges are not paid forthwith, the city council shall pass a resolution asserting such charges as special tax against the premises involved. (Ord. 2007-9, 12-17-2007)