A. Notice; Action By City: If the building official determines that a vacant building is not being maintained in accordance with section 16-8B-10 of this article, either in whole or in part, the building official shall send a notice to the owner or the owner's agent by first class mail, prepaid, requiring compliance with the building maintenance standards within ten (10) days. If the maintenance work is not performed within the required time, the building official may cause the maintenance work to be done by city personnel or by a contractor hired by the city. Such notice may occur whether or not the vacant building is subject to an approved vacant building plan, and may be sent in conjunction with a notice to register the building as a vacant building under section 16-8B-3 of this article.
B. Charges To Property Owner: If the building official causes maintenance work to be done pursuant to subsection A of this section:
1. The city shall charge the property owner:
a. An administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to partially recover the city's costs in administering or contracting for the maintenance of the building and/or premises; and
b. The actual costs of maintaining the building and/or the premises.
2. The costs shall be collected as provided under article C of this chapter.
(Ord. 2001-69, 12-4-2001, eff. 12-9-2001)