Whenever a compliant is made or filed with the Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Chief or Director of Public Services describing or setting out the fact that a public nuisance exists as defined in Section 523.01 the officer with whom the complaint has been filed shall promptly give notice of the complaint to the Chief of the Fire Department and to the Director of Public Services who shall then make a thorough inspection of the premises on which it is alleged that such public nuisance exists. After examination and inspection such Chief and Director shall make a written report of the inspection and findings with respect to the existence of the nuisance as defined in Section 523.01 and they shall set out in their report the findings as they are related to immediate danger to public health, safety and welfare which report shall be filed with the Mayor and a copy with Council. It is further provided that should the Chief and the Director concur in finding that a public nuisance exists and that the nature of such public nuisance is such that it requires some abatement, the Chief and the Director shall determine the person, persons, firm or corporation which, from the records in the County Auditor's office appear to be title owner or owners of the property or premises on which the alleged nuisance exists and such Chief and Director shall immediately cause a written notice to be served either through registered mail or by a police officer of the Police Department on such person, persons, firm or corporation; such written notice shall be personally served and if personal service cannot be completed, then the written notice shall be left at the usual place of residence or business of the owner or at the address of such owner as shown on the County Auditor's record, the notice shall be mailed to such owner or occupant or tenant; then the Chief and Director shall cause a copy of such notice to be left with the person, if any, who is occupying or in joint possession of such property on which it is alleged that such public nuisance exists. If there is no person in possession, a copy shall be posted on the premises by the Clerk of Council and legal notice shall likewise be published in the Girard News or a newspaper of general circulation in the City setting out the principal elements of such alleged nuisance. The notice shall likewise state the findings made by the Director of Public Services and Fire Chief with respect to the existence of such public nuisance within the time set out herein, not less than twenty-four hours nor more than two weeks after the service or publication of the notice, such alleged nuisances will be abated by the City at the expense of the owner, owners or occupants. It is further provided that any actual inspection or finding required to be carried out by any public official under the provisions of this chapter may be carried out by any subordinate officer assigned and properly directed to perform such service by his superior.
(Ord. 4580. Passed 5-12-71.)