(a) Upon removing or abating the nuisance conditions, the city shall give written notice to the owner of the total costs incurred by the city for such removal or abatement. The total costs may include:
(1) A reasonable cost for labor and equipment necessary to remove or abate the condition;
(2) The cost of providing notice, including postage and publication costs; and
(3) A reasonable administrative fee.
(b) The notice shall be served as provided in § 8-208(f) above and shall state:
(1) The sum of the total cost of removing or abating the condition;
(2) Payment of such sum is due within 30 days of receipt of the notice;
(3) If such sum is not paid within the 30-day period, such sum shall be assessed as a special assessment and charged against the subject property; and
(4) In addition, such sum may be collected in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115, and amendments thereto.
(c) If, after notice, the owner fails to pay the total cost of the removal or abatement, the City Clerk, at the time of certifying other city taxes, shall certify the unpaid portion of the costs to the County Clerk to extend the same on the tax rolls of the county against such property to be collected by the County Treasurer and paid to the city as other city taxes are collected and paid. The city may also pursue collection as provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115 and amendments thereto, but only until the full cost and applicable interest has been paid in full.
(K.S.A. 12-1,115) (Ord. 1423, passed 4-14-2008)