Upon a failure to correct nuisance conditions pursuant to a valid order to correct or a decision from the nuisance board, the city may take one or more of the following actions:
A. Proceed with an abatement of the nuisance. For matters with an anticipated cost of abatement exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), the council shall first authorize the abatement by resolution.
B. Prosecute a property agent for citations issued for violations of this chapter.
C. Institute a civil action seeking an order of abatement, injunction, or any other appropriate remedy against a property agent in violation of this chapter.
D. Regardless of the option chosen by city, the cost of abatement shall be a debt owed to the city by the property agent or owner and any such costs shall be itemized to the extent possible. Such amount shall be recoverable from property agent or owner and if not paid within thirty (30) days after mailing of such an invoice may be assessed, levied, and collected as a special assessment against the property pursuant to state law. Any such amount shall be separate and independent from any fines or penalties that may be imposed for a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2557, 12-19-2016)