(A) The County Board of Commissioners may authorize the removal of the trash, junk, or weeds as listed in the order. The removal of trash, junk, or weeds can be performed either by the county’s own workers and equipment, or by a contractor hired at the direction of the Board for this purpose. Compliance with abandoned and/or junk vehicle violations on public rights-of-way or property will be handled by the County Sheriff’s Department.
(B) The County Auditor’s Office shall issue an invoice to the owner(s) of the property for the total costs incurred by the county to bring the property into compliance with this chapter, plus any fines that have not been paid. Payment is due no later than 30 days following the date of the invoice.
(C) If the fine and the costs incurred by the county are not paid when due, they may be added to the property taxes and/or be a lien against the property. Further action, including, but not limited to, wage garnishment and the attachment of judgments, may be pursued through court action.
(Ord. 2019-01, passed 3-18-2019)