In addition to fines imposed under this subchapter, in non-emergency situations where abatement is not accomplished immediately by the county, failure, neglect, or refusal of any party to abate a violation as required by the abatement notice shall authorize the enforcement authority to obtain the permission of the District Director or Howard County Recycling District's Board of Directors to abate the violation as set out in the abatement notice. Where such permission is sought, the Compliance Officer or designee shall file a copy of the abatement notice with the Recorder of Howard County, Indiana, to give constructive notice to subsequent purchasers that the real estate is subject to the costs associated with the abatement. Abatement may be accomplished by crews designated by the District if the work is within its capacity to accomplish, or the District may request quotes and award the job to the lowest responsible and responsive contractor. An accurate accounting shall be kept of all costs incurred in abating the nuisance. Upon completion of the abatement, a statement for costs incurred shall be forwarded to the record owner by certified mail. Should such costs remain unpaid 30 calendar days after receipt by the owner of record, or upon return of the certified mail as undeliverable, appropriate legal action may be taken to compel payment of costs incurred. Any judgment for costs obtained shall be filed as a judgment lien against the real estate upon which the violation was abated.
(Ord. 6549, passed 8-25-08)