Whenever an owner, operator, or agent of a dwelling or premise fails, neglects, or refuses to make other repairs or other corrective action called for by the order or notice of violation issued pursuant to Section 1389.01, the Code Officer may undertake such repairs or action, when, in his judgment or by a court order, a failure to make them will endanger the public health, safety or welfare. The cost of such repairs and action will not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the fair market value of the structure to be repaired. Determination of such shall be made by a certified appraiser to be contracted for that purpose by the City.
When repairs are made or other corrective action taken at the direction of the Code Officer, cost of such repairs and corrective action shall be paid by the City and shall constitute a debt in favor of the City against the owner of the repaired structure. In the event said owner fails, neglects, or refused to pay the City the amount of this debt within sixty (60) days from receipt of bill for repairs, the City shall certify the cost and expense of repairs to the county auditor and the same shall become a lien upon real estate.
(Ord. 1997-88. Passed 12-17-97.)