If the property owner fails to maintain the property as required under this chapter after notice is given as provided in this chapter, the Inspector shall order the work to be done by city employees or by a contractor. The total cost of the expense of the work done, including any administrative fees, shall be paid by the property owner. The city shall assess the offending property owner $200 to offset administration fees and contractor costs for lots one-fourth acre or less, with an assessed cost increase of $100 for every one-fourth acre thereafter. Failure to pay shall result in the cost being assessed against the property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
(1999 Code, § 54.07) (Ord. 2565, passed 2-27-2018) Penalty, see § 10.99