(A) In case the owner of any building or structure shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with notice by or on behalf of the municipality to repair, rehabilitate, or demolish and remove a building or structure which is unsafe and a public nuisance, the municipality may proceed with the work specified in the notice to the property owner. A statement of the cost of the work shall be transmitted to the City Council.
(B) The City Council may:
(1) Levy the cost as a special assessment against the lot or real estate upon which the building or structure is located. The special assessment shall be a lien on the real estate and shall be collected in the manner provided for special assessments; or
(2) Collect the cost from the owner of the building or structure and enforce the collection by a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(Prior Code, § 9-805) (Ord. 97-2382, passed 7-7-1997; Ord. 2016-2928, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 2020-2996, passed 2-17-2020)