(A) If the property owner fails to pay the invoice or file a written appeal within ten days or fails to pay the invoice within ten days of an adverse determination rendered by the City Court, the Department shall certify to the DeKalb County Auditor the amount incurred by the city to abate the violation, including the administrative costs associated with abating the violation ("certified amount"). If the cost of abatement is $0-$100, the administrative fees shall be $100. If the cost of abatement is $101-$200, the administrative fees shall be $200. If the cost of abatement exceeds $200, the administrative fee shall be $300. The limitation on administrative fees shall not limit whatever might be necessary in costs to collect the outstanding balances, including court costs and attorney fees. The Auditor shall place the certified amount on the tax duplicate against such real estate and the amount shall be collected as taxes are generally collected and when collected shall be disbursed to the city for deposit in the General Fund.
(B) The city is permitted to utilize the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECs), to collect any lien or outstanding fines, as permitted under IC 6-8.1-9.5, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 1755, passed 6-6-22)