(A) Administrative proceedings.
(1) If a nuisance exists, a notice of violation shall be issued to the offender, to the concerned property owner, and to the person in possession of the property whereon the offense was committed, directing abatement.
(2) Notice may be served upon the offender, the concerned property owner, and the person in possession of the property whereon the offense was committed by personal service, by registered mail, or by posting notice in a conspicuous place within the city limits, and by publication for a period of one week in the legal newspaper of the city.
(3) Within 14 days after completion of the notice herein above mentioned in division (A)(2) above, appeal may be filed by the offender, the concerned property owner, or the person in possession of the property whereon the offense was committed with the City Council. Within 15 days after filing, appeal shall be heard before the City Council. All persons who fail to protest shall be deemed to have waived all objections.
(4) Abatement shall be accomplished within 14 days after notification of the decision of the City Council, unless the offender, concerned property owner or the person in possession of the property whereon the offense was committed can show cause why more time is needed. Notification of the City Council shall be mailed by registered or certified mail.
(5) If the abatement is not completed within the time herein above mentioned in division (A)(4) above, the city shall abate the nuisance and file an account with the City Council, which account shall specify the sum expended in abating the nuisance.
(6) At least seven days after filing of the account herein above mentioned in division (A)(6) above, the City Council shall hold a hearing. Notice announcing the time of the City Council meeting shall be mailed by registered or certified mail to the concerned property owner, to the person in possession and to the offender at least seven days prior to said hearing.
(7) The City Council shall hear the matter and if the account is accepted, the amount thereof shall become a lien upon the property whereon the offense was committed.
(8) Abandoned junk cars, derelict and scrap metals considered by the Council to be a nuisance, will be removed to an appropriate marshaling site as provided for in SDCL Chapter 32-36, § 1-11.
(9) If a contractor fails to perform to the contract or this subchapter, the City Council may, at its option and after a hearing, terminate the contract upon ten days’ notice and let a new contract.
(B) The contractor performance bonds shall be in an amount of not less than $4,000.
(C) Insurance requirement for collection contractors.
(1) Bodily injury: $50,000 one person; $700,000 each accident.
(2) Property damage: $50,000.
(Ord. 161, passed - -)