All applicants and owners registered in the vacant property registration program consent to the entry of duly authorized officials of the city if such official has reason to believe than an emergency situation exists with respect to the building or structure that tends to create an imminent hazard to health, welfare or safety of the general public, in the discretion of such official, then such official may enter the building to inspect the premises, without notifying the responsible party or obtaining a warrant. If such official finds an emergency situation exists, which presents an imminent hazard to the health, welfare or safety of the general public, then such official may cause any reasonable action, including the employment of necessary labor and materials, to perform emergency repairs to alleviate the hazard. Costs incurred in the performance of emergency repairs may be paid by the city and if so paid, the city shall charge the cost thereof to the owner and failure to pay the city any costs shall be certified by the Clerk to the County Treasurer, and assessed to the property owner of record, and collected in the same manner as general property taxes.
(Ord. D-87, passed 5-3-2022)