Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever in the judgment of the weed official, the fire marshal or the city engineer, a property exhibits uncontrolled weed growth which creates a health, safety or fire hazard, the weed official may undertake immediate action to abate said condition without prior notice and opportunity for hearing. The costs of such action may be assessed against the property for collection in the same manner as property taxes as provided by state law. However, prior to such assessment, the city shall give written notice to the property owner, by certified mail, and the opportunity for an administrative hearing. (1978 Code §34-76; amd. 1994 Code)