In case the owner of record or the purchaser under land contract, if that be the case, fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the notice to repair, rehabilitate or demolish and remove such building, structure or portion thereof, such party shall be subject to the penal provisions of this Building Code and the Building Commissioner shall proceed to have the building or structure or portion thereof, demolished and removed from the premises, leaving the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The cost of such work shall be paid by the City. If the City is not immediately reimbursed for such cost, the amount thereof shall be certified to the County Treasurer or to the County Auditor, as required by law, and levied as a special assessment against the property on which the building or structure is located and shall be collected in the manner provided for special assessments.
(Ord. 57-1976. Passed 6-14-76.)