A. The entire cost of abating any "public nuisance" as defined in section 4-4-1 of this chapter or of spraying any elm tree in accordance with section 4-4-4 of this chapter may be charged to and assessed against the parcel or lot abutting on the street, alley, boulevard or parkway upon or in which such tree is located or the parcel or lot upon which such tree stands, in accordance with sections 66.0627 and 27.09, Wisconsin statutes. The cost of abating any such nuisance or spraying any elm tree or part thereof which is located in or upon any park or public grounds shall be borne by the city.
B. The city forester shall keep strict account of the cost of work done under this chapter and shall report to the city clerk all work done for which assessments are to be made, stating and certifying the description of the land, lots, parts of lots or parcels of land and the amounts chargeable to each. The clerk shall include in a report to the common council the aggregate amounts chargeable to each lot or parcel so reported, and such amounts shall be levied and assessed against said parcels or lots in the same manner as other special taxes. (1975 Code Ch. 10 § II; amd. 2009 Code)