A. In the event that the chief of police determines that the premises is an immediate threat to the public safety and welfare of the residents of the city, the city may apply to the court for such interim relief. In such an event, the city need not comply with the notification process set forth in section 5-4-3 of this chapter; however, the city shall make a diligent effort to notify the person in charge prior to any emergency court hearing.
B. In the event that the court finds the premises constitutes a "chronic nuisance property" as defined in section 5-4-1 of this chapter, the court may order the remedy set forth in section 5-4-5 of this chapter. Additionally, the court may assess a civil fine, as provided in section 5-4-5 of this chapter, in the event it finds that the person in charge had knowledge of the nuisance activities at the subject premises and permitted the nuisance activities to occur and/or continue.
C. The court may authorize the city to physically secure the premises against use or occupancy, in the event the owner fails to do so within the time specified by the court. In the event the city is authorized to secure the premises, all costs incurred by the city to affect a closure shall be assessed as a lien against the premises. If used herein, "costs" means those expenses actually incurred by the city for physically securing the premises.
D. The city shall prepare a statement of the cost and shall thereafter submit said statement to the court for its review. If no objection to the statement, the court may order that a lien in said amount may be recorded against the premises. (Ord. M-33-07, 10-15-2007)