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If the Chief Building Inspector, with regard to a building or other structure damaged determines that it is necessary to act under K.S.A. 12-1756, any proceeds received by the City Treasurer under the authority of § 8-705(a) relating to that building or other structure shall be used to reimburse the city for any expenses incurred by the city in proceeding under K.S.A. 12-1756. Upon reimbursement from the insurance proceeds, the Chief Building Inspector shall immediately effect the release of the lien resulting therefrom. Should the expenses incurred by the city exceed the insurance proceeds paid over to the City Treasurer under § 8-705(a), the Chief Building Inspector shall publish a new lien as authorized by K.S.A. 12-1756, in an amount equal to such excess expenses incurred.
(Ord. 599, passed 5-19-1997)
Insurers complying with this article or attempting in good faith to comply with this article shall be immune from civil and criminal liability and such action shall not be deemed in violation of K.S.A. 40-2404 and any amendments thereto, including withholding payment of any insurance proceeds pursuant to this article, or releasing or disclosing any information pursuant to this article.
(Ord. 599, passed 5-19-1997)