(A) Should the abatement of the nuisance not be accomplished by the owner of the affected property within the period set forth in the notice requiring abatement, the Fire Chief is authorized to perform the abatement and shall keep an accurate account of the cost of the abatement.
(B) (1) The Fire Chief shall mail written notice of the cost to the owner of the affected property who may, within 15 days of the date of the mailing, request a hearing by the Fire Chief with respect to the cost.
(2) The decision of the Fire Chief shall be final.
(3) The cost of abatement, as finally fixed and determined by the Fire Chief, shall constitute a special assessment against the affected property.
(4) The Fire Chief shall also file a copy of the order confirming the assessment with the County Auditor and the amount of the assessment shall, thereafter, be collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary property taxes.
(C) If delinquent, the amount of the assessment shall be subject to the same penalties and procedure for foreclosure and sale provided for ordinary, property taxes.
(Prior Code, § 8.20.030) (Ord. 642, passed - -1995)