(a) If after the passage of five calendar days following the delivery of a written notice of violation as provided in Section 951.02, the owner and/or occupant of the real property that is the subject of the notice of violation has not remedied the violation as provided for therein, then the City is empowered and authorized to enter upon such real property by and through its authorized officers, employees, and agents for the purpose of performing such work or activity as may be necessary to bring the real property into compliance with the duties set forth in Section 951.01. All such work and activity shall be at the sole cost and expense of the owner of the subject real property and the adult occupant or occupants thereof, jointly and severally, including legal costs and expenses as may be necessary to recover such cost and expense.
(b) If the City contracts with any agent not an officer or employee of the City to perform work or activity pursuant to this section, the City shall charge and invoice the owner of the subject real property and the adult occupant or occupants, if known to the City, for the actual cost and expense paid to such agent.
(c) If the City performs work or activity pursuant to this section, the City shall charge and invoice the owner of the subject real property and the adult occupant or occupants, if known to the City, for the following:
(1) The wages and benefits of all officers and employees of the City performing work or activity at or in connection with the work at the real property, prorated for the time actually spent, including for transportation time; and
(2) All costs and expenses for materials, equipment, and tools used in such work or activity, including transportation, operating, wear, and usage costs and expenses. (Ord. 2279. Passed 8-15-19.)