After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the administrative review law may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, upon authorization of the village board, the village attorney may commence a proceeding in the nineteenth judicial circuit court of Lake County, Illinois, for purpose of obtaining a judgment on the findings, decision and order. Nothing in this section shall prevent the village from consolidating multiple findings, decisions and orders against a person in such a proceeding. Upon commencement of the action, the village shall file a certified copy of the findings, decision and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision and order was issued in accordance with state law and the applicable village ordinances. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any method provided for by section 2-203 of the code of civil procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines, other sanctions, fees and costs imposed by the findings, decision and order does not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision and order was entered in accordance with the requirements of state law and the applicable village ordinance and that the violator had an opportunity for a hearing and for judicial review:
A. The court shall render judgment in favor of the village and against the violator for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus fees and costs. The judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of money.
B. The court may also issue any other orders and injunctions that are requested by the village to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation. (Ord. 2010-07, 3-23-2010)