If the owner fails or neglects to remove the nuisance as defined in this chapter, within the time specified in this chapter, the Chief of the Fire Department shall cause such nuisance to be abated. The abatement work may be done by city crews or by private contractor. A report of the abatement proceedings and an accurate account of the cost of abating the nuisance on each separate property shall be filed with the City Council.
(`78 Code, § 8.24.090.)