A. Misdemeanor: Any person owning, managing, or occupying any lots, lands, or premises within such incorporated limits of the city who shall, after notice, fail, refuse or neglect to continuously keep the property they control free from refuse in a manner prescribed in section 4-2-5-1 of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. The designated law enforcement officer or his/her designee shall have the authority to issue a ticket to violators of section 4-2-5-1 of this chapter. (Ord. 467, 7-26-2000)
C. Additional Remedy: In addition to the above criminal penalties, should the city cause removal and disposal of refuse or other items as often as necessary on lots, lands, or premises not in compliance, such work shall be billed and paid at two hundred percent (200%) of actual expense to the property owner involved. The court shall order payment to the city of the above cost as a condition of any probation granted in a criminal proceeding. Failure of a defendant to pay within the prescribed period may be enforced by the city within the courts. (Ord. 467, 7-26-2000)