(A) Procedure. If the building is not vacated, secured, repaired, or removed or the occupants are not relocated within the allotted time pursuant to the provisions of the order of the City Council, the work may be accomplished by city personnel or by private contract as may be deemed necessary. Rubble and debris shall be removed from any premises and the lot shall be cleaned. The building or building materials may be sold if removal is ordered, and the proceeds shall be used to offset other costs of cleaning the lot.
(B) Costs. The cost of such work shall be paid from the city funds and shall constitute a special assessment and a lien against such property to secure its payment from the date the lien is recorded in the County Clerk’s office. Such liens shall be privileged as provided by law. The City Attorney may bring an action in any court of proper jurisdiction to foreclose the lien and to recover the costs incurred by the city.
(Ord. 418, passed 5-13-2021)