Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the City may, at its option, elect to proceed with the filing of an action in the Greene County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3767. Prosecution for the violation of any provisions of this Chapter shall be initiated only by the filing of a complaint by an officer, agent, or employee of the City of Fairborn, Ohio. The mere filing of a complaint shall, however, create a rebuttable presumption that it was filed by an officer, agent, or employee of the City. In any case in which it necessary to prove that a criminal nuisance exists upon a property, evidence as to the reputation of such place shall be admissible on the question of whether the property is or is not a criminal nuisance, and knowledge of the reputation of the place shall be imputed upon every owner and every person responsible for the premises.
(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)