(a) Notice of Removal. The Service Director, his designee or the Urban Forester shall examine all trees that appear to be within 75 feet of any rights of way, easement or public utility line as described in Section 1136.14(a), and, if a tree is found to be dangerous or causing damage, he shall give to the tree owner or the person having charge and control of the tree, including an administrator or executor, written notice of his findings and request the removal of the tree by the owner or the person having charge or control of the tree within forty-five days. Proper service of such notice shall be by personal service, residence service or by registered mail; provided, however, that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or person having charge or control of the tree, including an administrator or executor, if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail to his last known address.
(Ord. C118-88. Passed 12-5-88.)
(b) Procedure for Noncompliance with Removal Notice. Upon failure of the person or persons to comply with the notice to remove any tree in accordance with subsection (a) hereof, the Service Director, his designee or the Urban Forester shall cause the tree to be removed by use of City forces and equipment or by hiring of private individuals and equipment. Upon completion of such work as is required to remove the tree, the Service Director shall cause the expenses and labor costs incurred to be determined and a statement therefor to be mailed to the affected person.
(Ord. C118-88. Passed 12-5-88.)
(c) Written Return to County Auditor; Lien Upon Property. If statements have not been paid within sixty days after mailing, the Director of Finance shall make a written return to the County Auditor of the action under Section 1136.16(a) and this section, with a statement of the charges and a proper description of the premises. Such amount, when allowed, shall be entered upon the tax duplicate and a lien upon such lands from and after the date of entry and shall be collected as other taxes and returned to the Municipality with the General Fund.
(Ord. C11-96. Passed 2-20-96; Ord. C57-06. Passed 9-5-06.)