(A) No building of any type shall be removed from its location within the city, or destroyed, until a permit is issued by the city. The charge for such permit shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(B) The permit shall specify the date by which the removal or destruction shall be completed.
(C) The applicant shall conduct said removal or destruction in a careful and expedient manner and shall ensure that the building site is cleaned and filled to the satisfaction of the City Council.
(D) Applicant shall submit with his or her application a cash bond in the amount of $3,000 for residential properties and $10,000 for commercial and multiple family dwelling properties in the case of destruction or removal to insure and indemnify the city, should the applicant fail to clean and fill the site, or cause any damage to any property by virtue of removal or destruction, including, but not limited to, streets, water lines and sewer lines.
(E) The bond moneys shall be deposited in escrow at the bank of the applicant’s choice, in an interest bearing savings account, in the name of the city, any accrued interest shall inure to the benefit of the applicant.
(F) Should the City Council determine that the applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of the permit, the city may employ the services and purchase any material necessary to complete the site cleanup and to repair any damages.
(G) Upon completion of the building removal or destruction, the City Council shall release any unused bond proceeds and accrued interest to the applicant.
(H) The city, in addition to the above, reserves the right to all of its remedies at law concerning any claim which may arise from the removal or destruction of buildings.
(Ord. 153, passed - -; Ord. 201, passed 11-6-1995)