(A) The following charges shall be billed by the city to property owners, when the city must perform work on private property to bring the property into compliance with the codified ordinances of the city.
(1) The charge for up to a two-person crew, one pick-up truck and hand tools shall be in an amount set by Council from time to time. A minimum of one hour’s labor will be charged for each call out.
(2) The charge for each additional worker shall be in an amount set by Council from time to time. A minimum of one hour’s labor will be charged for each call out.
(3) When it is necessary for additional city equipment to be used to complete the project, the city shall charge the appropriate rate as listed in the Federal Emergency Management Agency “Schedule of Equipment Rates”, attached as Attachment A to the ordinance codified herein. A minimum of one hour’s use will be charged for each call out.
(4) When it is necessary for the city to engage a private contractor to complete the project, the city shall charge the actual contracted amount.
(5) When it is necessary for the city to pay disposal costs, permit fees or other fees to complete the project, the city shall charge the actual cost of said fees.
(B) The Public Works Field Supervisor shall furnish the City Manager with a project report, with a detailed summary of all employees, vehicles and equipment used and the amount of time that each was used on the project. The report will also provide an explanation of all contractors, services and fees that were utilized or incurred on the project and provide dated and itemized receipts.
(C) Upon review and approval of the project report, the City Manager shall authorize the City Clerk to send an invoice to the property owner for payment within 30 days.
(D) If payment is not received within 30 days, the City Manager is authorized to initiate collection action against the property owner.
(Prior Code, § 101.09) (Ord. passed 8-14-2000)