(A) If, within seven calendar days, the owner of a structure fails to correct the problem or present a plan for correcting the problem or demolish the structure as required in the Hearing Board order, the Code Official shall issue a citation. Each day shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) If after 30 days, the owner of a structure fails to correct the problem or present a plan for correcting a violation as required in a Hearing Board order or the hearing decision is not appealed in District Court, the Code Official shall notify the County Administrator who shall determine whether corrective action shall be achieved either utilizing Boone County staff or by contract or arrangement with private persons or corporations. Boone County shall possess a lien on the relevant real property for all assessed civil fines and for all associated charges, legal fees and costs of repair or demolition.
(C) lf after 30 days, the owner of a structure fails to demolish a structure as required in the Hearing Board order or the hearing decision is not appealed in District Court, the Code Official shall notify the County Administrator who shall place the matter before the Boone County Fiscal Court for consideration. Upon resolution of the Fiscal Court to uphold the Board Order for demolition, final notice shall be made to owner of the property. If within 14 days, the structure has not been demolished or the action of the Boone County Fiscal Court has not been properly appealed to the Boone County District Court, the County Administrator shall determine whether demolition shall be achieved either utilizing Boone County staff or by contract or arrangement with private persons or corporations. Boone County shall possess a lien on the relevant real property for all assessed civil fines and for all associated charges and costs of repair or demolition.
(D) Salvage materials. When any structure has been ordered demolished and removed and the demolition is performed or contracted by the county, Boone County shall have the right to sell the salvage materials. The net proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal, shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, to the person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a court. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the report shall so state.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 10-25-22) Penalty, see § 150.99