(a) If any person fails to comply with an order issued under the provisions of this chapter from which no appeal has been taken, or with the order as finally affirmed or modified upon completion of appellate proceedings, within the time fixed in such order or order of affirmance or modification, then the Department may cause such building, other structure or premises to be repaired, torn down, demolished, removed or the dangerous conditions remedied through the use of Municipal employee, equipment and material in accordance and consistent with such order, order of affirmance or modified order.
(b) Council may by resolution or ordinance direct that the order, order of affirmance or modified order shall be executed under a contract for labor, materials, and equipment awarded by the Municipality for such purpose, or by a combination of Municipal forces and such contract.
(c) The filing of any notice of appeal under the provisions of this chapter shall suspend the operation of the order from which appeal is taken during the pendancy of the appeal.
(d) When the order referred to in subsection (a) hereof, is executed through the use of Municipal employees, equipment and materials, the Department shall keep an accurate record of the expenses and costs of executing such order. Costs shall include the expense of service of notice, publication of notices and requests for bids and all other costs and expenses arising and necessary in execution of the order.
(e) Upon completion of the execution of the order, whether through Municipal forces, equipment and material, or by contract, or both, the Department shall make written demand upon the owner, person in charge or occupant to whom the order was directed for payment within thirty days of the total costs involved in executing such order. Such demand shall itemize the expenses and costs to the Municipality if the order was executed through the use of Municipal employees, equipment and materials, or shall recite the contract price, if so executed, or both, if executed by combination, and shall be served upon the owner, person in charge or occupant by registered mail. If the person to whom the demand for payment is directed fails, neglects or refuses to make such payment within the time stated the Department shall cause the same to be certified to the County Auditor pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Ohio R.C. 715.26.1 or 3737.28, or both, as the case may be, for entry upon the tax duplicate pertaining to the premises.
(f) Whenever it is determined to be necessary to remove chattels in order to carry out the intent of this chapter the Building Department or Fire Department may issue such notices or orders as though such chattel or chattels were a structure.
(Ord. 1032. Passed 5-17-76.)