The city council finds that the enforcement of this code and applicable state codes is an important public activity. Code enforcement is vital to the protection of the public health, safety, welfare and quality of life. The city council recognizes that code enforcement is effective only when done quickly and fairly. The city council further finds that an enforcement system that allows a combination of judicial and administrative remedies is effective in correcting violations. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)