(A) In the event the recipient of a notice does not cause the necessary repair work to be completed within the allotted time period from receipt of the notice, the city is authorized to bring about the completion of the necessary repairs. The city shall have the right to assess against the property owner all costs incurred by the city in the completion of the necessary repairs, and additionally, the city shall have a lien against the property benefitted by the repairs.
(B) In extreme hardship cases, the city, based on a recommendation by the city, may waive the costs associated with the required repairs or to enter into an agreement with the property owner which would establish installment payments over a noted time period.
(C) The city shall notify the property owner of the assessment in writing. In the event the property owner fails to remit the cost as assessed within 30 days of the notice, the city may take the necessary steps to place a lien against the property in the office of the County Clerk of Trigg County. The lien shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, and all other related costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, legal services and court costs, for collection, until final payment has been made. Sworn statements recorded in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the work has been done properly and satisfactorily, and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated or described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law.
(Ord. 96-33, passed - -96; Am. Ord. 14-04, passed 8-5-14)