Upon failure of the owner or person in control of the vacant commercial building to comply
with the order within the period of time stipulated. Upon the compliance with the order, the Chief Building Official shall determine all costs associated thereof, including registration fees, with labor charges incurred at one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour, however there shall be a minimum fee of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00). In the event the City is required to employ outside services for the abatement work, the fee shall be the actual costs of the contract plus fifteen percent (15%) for administrative charges. The total labor costs, materials and registration fee, shall be forwarded by the Chief Building Official to Lorain City Council. City Council shall then take the actions necessary to perfect the charges and costs as a tax lien pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.54. The County Auditor shall enter the amount on the tax duplicate of the County as a special assessment against the real estate that is subject to the registration fee.
(Ord. 186-21. Passed 10-18-21.)