If the occupant or owner of the property fails to abate the hazardous conditions before the deadline stated in the notice to abate or within the time allowed by the City Council, the Fire Chief or his or her designee, may cause to be removed by City staff or a private contractor selected by the City Manager all such weeds, flammable vegetation or other combustible matter. The cost of such abatement, plus a reasonable administrative charge, may be imposed as a special assessment upon the property. The cost so assessed shall be limited to the actual costs incurred by the City, including payment to the public employees or the contractor to remove combustible matter, costs of investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical and other personnel, consultants, plus an administrative cost to be determined by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 240, passed 12-13-2023)