(A) Whenever an owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit fails, neglects, or refuses to make repairs or other corrective action called for by a second order or notice of violation issued pursuant to § 98.15, the Building Official may undertake such repairs or action, when in his judgment a failure to make them will endanger the public health, safety, or welfare, and the cost of such repairs and action will not exceed 50% of the fair market value of the structure to be repaired.
(B) Every owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit who has received notice of the intention of the Building Official to make repairs or take other corrective action shall give entry and free access to the Building Official for the purpose of making such repairs upon reasonable notice. Any owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit, who refuses, impedes, interferes with, hinders, or obstructs entry by such agent pursuant to a notice of intention to make repairs or take other corrective action shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such failure to comply with this section.
(C) When repairs are made or other corrective action taken at the direction of the Building Official, the cost of such repairs and corrective action shall constitute a debt in favor of the Village against the owner of the repaired structure. In the event such owner fails, neglects, or refuses to pay the Village the amount of this debt, it shall be recoverable in a civil action against the owner or his successor, brought in a court of competent jurisdiction by the Village which shall possess all rights of a private creditor.
(Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99