Any expenses or costs incurred for nuisance abatement contained in this Code shall be paid by the owner of the dwelling, structure or premises. If such expenses or costs of nuisance abatement are not paid by the owner of the dwelling, structure or premises within ten days after written notice from the City to do so. Such cost shall be levied against the property upon which such hazard exists, as a special assessment. The levying of such assessment shall not affect the liability of the person to whom the order is directed as provided in Section 903.99. Such special assessment shall be collected in the manner provided in Ohio R.C. 727.30 to 727.38, inclusive, with a reasonable forfeiture not to exceed thirty percent (30%) and interest for failure to pay at the time fixed by the assessing ordinance. If the same is not paid within thirty days after the mailing of the notice, such amount may be certified to the County Auditor for collection as other taxes and assessments are collected or the City may seek recovery of such costs by civil action against the property owner involved.
(Ord. 2021-110. Passed 1-17-22.)