(A) If the nuisance conditions on any property have not been abated within the time specified in the notice, the county may abate the nuisance, and the costs thereof, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property.
(B) Upon completion of the cleanup of any property, the enforcing authority shall send a statement of costs to the owner and occupant by certified U.S. mail. The notice shall include a statement that the owner is responsible for payment of the costs and shall allow 30 days for payment. Payment shall be made to the address designated on the notice.
(C) If the costs of abatement remain unpaid after 30 days, the enforcing authority shall certify that obligation to the County Auditor.
(1) The certification shall contain a description of the property cleaned up, including tax parcel number, and shall certify the actual cost and expense incurred, including administrative expenses.
(2) The enforcing authority shall mail a copy of the certification to the owner as shown by the tax duplicate.
(3) The County Auditor shall thereupon enter the cost and expense so certified on the tax duplicate, and such cost and expense shall be collected in the same manner as property taxes are now collected and shall remain a lien on the real estate until paid in full.
(Ord. 2004-5, passed 5-17-2004)