(A) In this section ABANDONED WELL means a potable water well or any other type of well which is no longer used for the purpose for which it was intended.
(B) Upon written notice by a Department of any abandoned well, the owner shall cause the well to be properly sealed. A proper seal shall be in accordance with the most current rules of the State Department of Public Health concerning sealing of abandoned wells.
(C) If an abandoned well is not properly sealed within 30 days after service of the written notice, the city shall have the power to enter upon the premises or to authorize its agent to do so, and to properly seal the well. The expense of sealing the well by the city or its agent shall be paid by the owner. If the expense is not paid within 30 days after notice of the expense has been given to the owner, the city shall proceed to commence legal action against the owner for the collection of the expenses.
(D) The written notice called for to be served by the Department and the notice of expense may be served personally upon the owner or may be sent by first class mail to the last known address of the owner as shown on the City Assessor’s records.
(Ord. 22-3670, passed 5-4-2022)