(A) The Building Inspector shall also issue an order to abate the public health nuisance, including the following:
(1) Immediately vacate those portions of the property, including building or structure interiors, which may place the occupants or visitor at risk;
(2) Promptly contract with appropriate environmental testing and cleaning firms to conduct an on-site assessment, complete clean-up and remediation testing and follow-up testing, and determine that the property risks are sufficiently reduced to allow safe human occupancy of the dwelling. The property owner shall notify the city of actions taken and reach an agreement with the city on the clean-up schedule. The city shall consider practical limitations and the availability of contractors in approving the schedule for clean-up; and
(3) Provide written documentation of the clean-up process, including a signed, written statement that the property is safe for human occupancy and that the clean-up was conducted in accordance with state’s Department of Health guidelines.
(B) The property owner shall be responsible for all costs of vacation or clean-up of the site, including contractor’s fees and public costs for services that were performed in association with a clandestine drug lab site or chemical dump site clean-up. Public costs may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Posting of the site;
(2) Notification of affected parties;
(3) Expenses related to the recovery of costs, including the assessment process;
(4) Laboratory fees;
(5) Clean-up services;
(6) Administrative fees; and
(7) Other associated costs.
(2002 Code, § 6.24) (Ord. 9, Sixth Series, effective 10-30-2003)