(A) The actual cost incurred by the city in abating any public nuisance shall be charged to the owner and/or occupant of the property where the abatement occurred.
(B) If the charges for the abatement of a public nuisance are not paid within 30 days after the issue date of a statement of charges, the city may take one of the following courses of action to collect the cost incurred by the city for abatement.
(1) The city may turn the bill over to a collection agency as provided by the authority of the city.
(2) A lien may be levied against the property owner for the cost of the citation fee as provided by the authority of the city and any other charges incurred by the city for enforcement of the chapter and/or abatement violation(s).
(Ord. 20-30, passed 11-24-2020)