9.78.100 Imposition of lien.

   If the debt is not paid upon demand, and in the event the city officer charged with the collection of the debt shall determine not to file civil suit to collect the same, then the debt may be embodied in a report and an assessment list which shall be filed with the city clerk as provided in Section 8.08.060. Thereafter, proceedings shall be had as provided in Sections 8.08.060 to 8.08.090, inclusive, for the placement and collection of liens on property.

(Ord. 3470 § 1 (part), 1983)

9.78.110 Abatement by owner.

   If and when an owner or other responsible person undertakes to abate any condition described in this chapter whether by order of the health officer or otherwise, all needful and legal conditions pertinent to said abatement may be imposed by the health officer, and it is unlawful for the owner to fail to comply with such conditions. Nothing in this chapter shall relieve any owner or other responsible person of the obligation of obtaining any required permit to do any work incidental to such abatement.

(Ord. 3470 § 1 (part), 1983)

9.78.120 Procedure not exclusive.

   The procedure provided in this chapter shall be cumulative and, in addition, to any other procedure or procedures provided in ordinances of the city or by state law for the abatement of any of the conditions described in this chapter, and abatement under this chapter shall not prejudice or affect any other action, civil or criminal, for the maintenance of any such condition.

(Ord. 3470 § 1 (part) 1983)

9.78.130 Exemption from lien provisions.

   The lien provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter do not apply to the property of any county, city, district, or other public corporation. However, the governing body of any county, city, district or other public corporation shall repay to the health officer the amount expended by the health officer upon any of the property of such public entity upon presentation by the health officer of a verified claim or bill.

(Ord. 3470 § 1 (part), 1983)