(a) Notice to abate. In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building or upon any grounds or other premises within the jurisdiction of the City, written notice of forty-eight (48) hours may be given in writing, signed by the City Manager, and served by the Chief of Police or other officers as he or she may designate to the owner of said premises or the occupant or person in possession, charge or control of such building or other premises where he or she is known and can be found, to abate such nuisance and comply with the requirements of this Chapter. However, in the case where accumulated refuse has been deemed to be the nuisance, the City Manager shall require the removal of such accumulated refuse within thirty (30) days of such notice.
(b) Declaration of nuisance. In the event that any such nuisance, within or upon any public or private premises or grounds, is not abated forthwith after the notice herein provided has been given, the Board of Trustees may declare the same to be a nuisance and order the Chief of Police to abate the same, which order shall be executed without delay.
(c) Abatement without notice. In case of any such nuisance in or upon any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, highway or public grounds in the City, the Chief of Police or City Manager may abate the same forthwith without such notice being given.
(d) Assistance to abate authorized. The Chief of Police or any officer who is duly authorized to abate any nuisance specified in this Article shall have the authority to engage the necessary assistance and incur the necessary expense therefor.
(e) Recovery of expenses. The expense incurred by the City in abating any nuisance may be recovered by proper action from the author thereof.
(Prior code 10-1-3—10-1-7; Ord. 347 §1, 2008)