The department shall order the removal in connection with any dangerous situation which causes a public nuisance, or a threat to the public safety and well being, which is erected or maintained in violation of city ordinances. Ten (10) days' notice in writing shall be given to the owners of such situations, or buildings, structures or premises, to remove the situation or to bring it into compliance with the ordinances. Upon failure to remove the situation or to comply with the notice, the department shall correct the problem. The department shall correct the situation immediately and without notice if it reasonably appears that the condition is such as to present an immediate threat to the health, safety, or enjoyment of the public or if a short period is provided in the ordinance for that situation. Any cost of the removal incurred by the department shall be assessed to the owner of the property on which such situation is located and may be collected in the manner of ordinary debt or in a manner of taxes and such charge shall be a lien on such property. (Ord. 712, 5-2-1983)