909.03 NONCOMPLIANCE WITH INSPECTION NOTICE.

   (a)    If the property owner or his agent fails to comply with the notice to repair, the City shall cause the sidewalks to be reconstructed or repaired. All expenses and labor costs incurred shall be paid out of municipal funds, with a statement of charges and a proper description of the premises to be sent to the property owner and then to the County Auditor. The Director of Public Works or his designee shall give notice to the owner to pay the cost of such reconstruction or repairs. Such service shall be served in the same manner as described in Section 909.02(c). In the event such costs are not paid within thirty days after service of notice, then such amount shall be certified by the Clerk of Council to the County Auditor for collection the same as other taxes and assessments are collected. The assessed cost of repairs shall be as set forth in Ohio R.C. 729.07, 729.08 and 729.09.

   (b)   In the event the City enters a lien upon the tax duplicate as provided in subsection (a) hereof, the Clerk of Council shall certify to the County Auditor for recording such lien in the following manner:

      (1)    If the amount of construction or repair is equal to or less than 500 square feet, the amount due shall be divided into two semi-annual payments and collected within the immediate tax year. The Clerk of Council shall add to the amount due interest at the rate of ten percent (10%), but in no event an amount less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

      (2)    If the amount of construction or repair is greater than 500 square feet, the amount due shall be divided into four semi-annual payments, and collected one-half within the immediate tax year, and one-half the following tax year. The Clerk of Council shall add to the amount due interest at the rate of ten percent ( 10%) per annum, but in no event an amount less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

         (Ord. 98-012. Passed 1-20-98.)