All registrable property is at risk of being a public nuisance and if vacant or blighted can constitute a public nuisance, the abatement of which is necessary for the health, welfare, and safety of the residents of the city.
(A) Serious threat. If the enforcement officer has reason to believe that a property subject to this chapter is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the enforcement officer may temporarily secure the property at the expense of the mortgagee or owner, and may issue a summons to address the conditions of the property. Nothing herein shall limit the city from abating any nuisance or unsafe condition by any other legal means available to it.
(1) The city shall have the authority to require maintenance and/or security measures including, but not limited to, securing any and all doors, windows or other openings, employment of an on-site security guard or other measures as may be reasonably required to prevent further decline of the property.
(2) If the condition of the property is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the City Manager is authorized to take action to abate the violations and assess the cost of the abatement to the property.
(B) Recovery of costs. If not reimbursed within 30 days of notice of costs incurred, the city may place a lien on the property for the cost of the outstanding obligation and any additional cost incurred to bring the property into compliance.
(Ord. 04-2020, passed 3-17-20)