(A) It shall be unlawful to store or accumulate unsightly material of any kind, including but not limited to garbage, metals, non-functioning unlicensed motor vehicles, trash of every kind and character on any property or lot within the village. It shall be unlawful to store or accumulate any combustible refuse in such a way as to create a fire hazard on any property or lot within the village.
(B) The Building Commissioner, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Calumet Park are hereby authorized and directed to notify, in writing, the owner of any such lot, place or area within the village or the agent of the owner, to remove any such unsightly or combustible material as herein referred to in division (A) above. The notice shall be by registered mail, addressed to the owner, or agent of the owner, at his or her last known address.
(C) Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent so notified, to remove any such unsightly or combustible material as herein referred to in division (A) above within seven days after receipt of the written notice provided for in this section, or in the event the notice is returned to the Village of Calumet Park because of the failure to make delivery thereof, provided the same was properly stamped and addressed to the last known address of the owner, or agent, the corporate authority of the Village of Calumet Park shall cause the removal of the material or refuse.
(D) When the village has effected the removal of the material or refuse or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof plus accrued interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of the completion of the work, if not paid by the owner prior thereto, shall be charged to the owner of the property.
(E) In the event the full amount due the village is not paid by the owner within 30 days after the charge shall have been sent to the owner, the corporate authority of the Village of Calumet Park shall cause to be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work and the date, place or property on which the work was done, and the recordation of the sworn statement shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property, and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus costs of court and reasonable attorneys fees, if any, 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 property and satisfactorily done, 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.
(F) It shall be unlawful to throw or deposit any garbage or refuse of any kind, including but not limited to cans, bottles, paper or plastic in any street, alley, park, public way or private property within the village.
(Ord. 79-306, passed 7-30-1979) Penalty, see § 90.99