When the City Manager causes undesirable weeds, vegetation of rank growth or overgrown yard grass (including front yards, side yards, and rear yards), vegetation and/or wild grass to be cut and the land cleaned of debris as provided in Section 557.05, a statement of cost thereof shall be mailed to the owner of such land by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such statement of cost shall include the following:
(a) Administration, publication, and supervision;
(b) Transportation of equipment;
(c) Equipment rental;
(d) Equipment operator;
(e) Incidental labor;
(f) Cost of equipment damages or repairs directly related to the work performed on owner's property.
The minimum charge for all costs referenced in this Section 557.06 (a) through 557.06 (f) shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for the first hour or portion thereof, and thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for each additional hour or portion thereof or one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the contractual costs whichever is greater.
(Ord. 2021-18. Passed 5-11-21.)