(A) This subchapter is hereby declared to be an exercise of the County Fiscal Court’s police power for the preservation of the public, peace, health, safety and general welfare. The Building Inspector, Codes Inspector, Sheriff or any peace officer is empowered by the County Fiscal Court to enforce the requirements of this subchapter upon reference by the County Judge/Executive’s office.
(B) In addition to the remedies hereinabove provided, the county may send employees or other workers upon the property to remedy the situation; the county shall have a lien against said property for the reasonable value of labor, materials and administrative costs used in remedying such situation. The affidavit of the designated enforcement official or any of them shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of the lien and the regularity of the proceedings. A statement of lien may be filed in the County Clerk’s office and shall be notice to all persons from the time of its recording and shall bear interest at 6% per annum thereafter until paid.
(Ord. 13-2018, passed 7-19-2018)