If the owner of any building or structure fails to comply with the decision stated in the notice within the time fixed therein, the town may proceed to cause the building, mobile home, shed, fence or other human-made structure to be altered, repaired or demolished in accordance with the notice. If a building or structure is demolished in accordance with the notice, the town may sell or dispose of the salvaged materials therefrom at public auction upon ten days’ posted notice. The town shall keep an accurate account of the expenses incurred in carrying out the decision and shall credit thereon the proceeds of any salvage sale. The full amount of all expenses, with interest thereon at the highest rate allowed by law, plus attorney’s fees, shall constitute a lien against the real estate on which the building or structure is or was situated, and if the amount thereof is not paid by the owner or other party in interest within 90 days after completion of the work by the town, they may be foreclosed and the real estate shall be sold in any manner provided by law for the sale of real estate upon foreclosure. The proceeds of the sale shall be paid to the town. If the amount received as salvage or on sale exceeds the expense incurred by the town, the town shall forward the payment of the surplus to the previous owner for his or her use and benefit.
(Ord. 263, 2017, passed 1-10-2017)