If the village abates any public nuisance, as defined in this chapter, or subcontracts the nuisance abatement under this chapter located on privately owned property, the entire cost plus a 25% administrative fee may be charged to the property owner.
(A) The Village Forester, or authorized representative, shall keep an accurate account of costs and forward the charges, including a description of work, land description, name and address of owner, to the Clerk for processing and billing.
(B) The Clerk shall mail the billing to the property owner stating that, unless paid within 30 days, such charge will be entered on the tax roll as a special charge against the property.
(C) The village hereby declares that in making charges under this chapter, it is acting under its police power and no damage shall be awarded to any property owner for the abatement of a public nuisance under this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 14.01(8)(7)) (Ord. passed 3-11-2009)