(A) Whenever in the opinion of the Building Inspector desertion has occurred, he shall so certify in writing to the City Council. Within two weeks after receipt of such certification, the City Council shall set the time and place for a public hearing, which hearing shall be held not more than 30 days, nor less than 15 days, from the date when the City Council shall so set the hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not such desertion has occurred. Within two days after the setting of such hearing, a certified copy of the resolution of the City Council calling such hearing shall be served upon the operator by the Building Inspector.
(B) Such service shall be deemed complete when such resolution is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and directed to operator at his last known address. Notice of such hearing shall also be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(C) At such hearing the City Council shall hear and review all evidence concerning the alleged desertion and shall make a determination thereon.
(D) If the City Council makes a determination that desertion has occurred, the city may, in addition to any other proceeding provided for by law, proceed against and collect from the bond filed by such operator and with the proceeds thereof the city may perform or cause to be performed whatever work or services as are necessary to abandon properly any such well and restore the premises in accordance with the provisions of this code.
('81 Code, § 5.40.090)