When weeds and/or rank vegetation are removed by action of the Enforcement Authority, town employees or contractors, as herein above provided, the owner shall be liable, jointly and severally, for the following costs:
(A) The actual costs of the work performed by the Town of Chandler or work performed by a contractor;
(B) The reasonable charges for work done by town employees and utilization of town equipment for the work performed; and
(C) An amount that represents a reasonable charge for the processing expenses that have been incurred by the Enforcement Authority in taking the technical, research, administrative and legal actions concerning typical weed and rank vegetation violations that are necessary to remove weeds and/or rank vegetation which the cost shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
(1) The cost of obtaining reliable information concerning the identity and address of the owner;
(2) The cost of preparing and mailing notices;
(3) The salaries and fringe benefits of employees;
(4) The reasonable cost of motor vehicle use necessitated in the enforcement of the ordinance for the particular property; and
(5) The cost of supplies, equipment and office space.
(D) The Town of Chandler shall determine and establish the amount of the average processing expenses at a public meeting.
(Ord. 1996-7, passed 6-5-1996; Am. Ord. 2002-6, passed 8-19-2002; Am. Ord. 2013-16, passed 11-18-2013)