A. In order to defray the costs of enforcement of this article through inspections, fees shall be imposed for properties which are found not to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.
B. The village shall charge a monthly enforcement fee for each property that meets the following conditions:
1. The property is subject to a notice of violation pursuant to section 23.1819 of this article;
2. The compliance time period has expired; and
3. The violations cited in the initial notice of violation or any subsequent notice of violation have not been corrected.
C. The monthly enforcement fee shall be an amount as set forth in appendix A, division II of this code.
D. Whenever the owner believes that all violations listed in the first or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected, the owner shall notify the director. Upon receipt of the notice, the director shall promptly schedule an inspection of the property and notify the owner if any violations remain uncorrected.
E. Once monthly enforcement fees begin, they shall continue to be assessed until all violations listed in the first or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected.
F. When a property becomes subject to enforcement fees, the director shall file a statement with the finance director that identifies the property, the amount of the monthly fee, and the date on which the fees shall begin. The finance director shall then:
1. Notify the property owner of the assessment of enforcement fees and the reason for those fees;
2. Bill the property owner monthly for the full amount of enforcement fees owing;
3. Upon the owner's failure to pay the enforcement fees within the designated period, record a lien against the property with the recorder of deeds of Cook County; and
4. Maintain lien records as required by law, but in any event at least until:
a. The lien and all associated interest, penalties and costs are paid in full; and
b. The director certifies that all violations listed in the original or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected.
G. Each person who has an interest in the property on or after the effective date of a notice of violation shall be personally liable for fees imposed pursuant to this section, including all interest, civil penalties and other charges. (Ord. 5745, 6-16-2009)