In the event that owner or occupant fails to correct or remedy the structure or condition in accord with the notice sent by the officer, or Borough Council if a hearing is held, the borough may elect to:
(A) Abate the nuisance or cause the nuisance to be abated. Where required, abatement may include, among other potential remedies, the demolition of a building, structure or other improvement, the borough is hereby authorized to obtain proposals and/or advertise for bids for correction of the violation in accordance with specifications as may be appropriate and reasonable according to the Officer to achieve correction of the condition in an effective and efficient manner, and to enter into a contract with the lowest responsible offer and/or bidder, or if feasible, the work may be done in whole or in part by borough employees whose hourly rate for labor with benefits and equipment shall be assessed to the owner, operator and/or occupant. The Officer is also authorized to enter, inspect and photograph the premises prior to corrective action taken by the borough. The borough may charge the cost abatement to the owner, occupant or operator, plus a penalty equal to 10% of the cost of abatement, and such cost and penalty may be asserted by the borough as a municipal claim or lien against the property in the Mercer County Prothonotary's Office and/or the borough may collect the same by an action in assumpsit; or
(B) Bring an action in equity seeking injunctive relief to compel the owner, occupant or operator to abate the nuisance and pay all costs associated therewith, including the court costs.
(Ord. 1443, passed 12-19-2016)