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If the Building Inspector has proceeded under the provisions of Kansas Statutes Annotated section 12-1750 et seq., as amended, all monies in excess of that which is ultimately necessary to comply with the provisions for the removal of the building or structure, less salvage value, if any, shall be paid to the insured. (Ord. 948, 4-6-1992; amd. 1998 Code)
If the Building Inspector, with regard to a building or other structure damaged by fire or explosion, determines that it is necessary to act under Kansas Statutes Annotated section 12-1756, any proceeds received by the City Treasurer under the authority of subsection 4-2-3A of this Chapter relating to that building or other structure shall be used to reimburse the City for any expenses incurred by the City in proceeding under Kansas Statutes Annotated section 12-1756. Upon reimbursement from the insurance proceeds, the Building Inspector shall immediately effect the release of the lien resulting therefrom. Should the expenses incurred by the City exceed the insurance proceeds paid over to the City Treasurer under subsection 4-2-3A of this Chapter, the Building Inspector shall publish a new lien as authorized by Kansas Statutes Annotated section 12-1756, in an amount equal to such excess expenses incurred. (Ord. 948, 4-6-1992; amd. 1998 Code)
Insurers complying with this Chapter or attempting in good faith to comply with this Chapter shall be immune from civil and criminal liability and such action shall not be deemed in violation of Kansas Statutes Annotated section 40-2404 and any amendments thereto, including withholding payment of any insurance proceeds pursuant to this Chapter, or releasing or disclosing any information pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. 948, 4-6-1992)