(a) Where the notice has been given the city shall have the right to:
(1) Issue an ordinance violation citation,
(2) Proceed for court order for the demolition or repair or enclosure of any dangerous and unsafe building or uncompleted building or abandoned building or the removal of garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious or unhealthy substances or materials within the territory of this city and shall have all rights provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, including rights for lien and foreclosure. The city shall be entitled to recover all of its costs and expenses, as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.
(3) Seek an injunction to require compliance pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-2.
(b) Where the property is abandoned as defined herein, the city may petition the court to have the property declared abandoned pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-l(d).
(c) The city may petition the court to expedite the removal of buildings that are a continuing hazard to the city pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-l(e).
(d) Where the property contains hazardous substances petroleum products in, on or under any abandoned property, the city may petition the court pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1-31-l(f).
(e) With respect to an abandoned residential property as defined in 65 {LCS 11/20-15.1, the city may proceed to secure and enclose the exterior of the building or underlying parcel pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.01.
(f) Exercise any other right given to it pursuant to law.
(Ord. 2024-1-1. Passed 1-10-24.)