In all cases where the enforcement officer has determined to proceed with abatement, then on the day following the date fixed for said hearing or, if the matter has been continued by the enforcement officer, the day following the conclusion thereof, the city shall acquire jurisdiction to abate said condition at said person's expense as herein provided. Upon the abatement of such condition or any portion thereof by the city, all the expenses thereof shall constitute a civil debt owing to the city jointly and severally by such of the persons who have been given notice as in this chapter provided, excepting only such of said persons which the enforcement officer has concluded pursuant to proof at the hearing are not persons properly charged with the responsibility of abatement within the meaning of this chapter. The debt shall be collectible in the same manner as any other civil debt owing to the city.
(Ord. 1998 (part), 1961: prior code § 35.08)