Upon failure of the owner or person in control of the property in violation to comply with the notice within the period of time stipulated, the Fire Chief shall give notice to the Director of Public Service and Safety if the building or structure is open and unsecure, to proceed to correct any deficiencies with City forces. Upon the completion of such labor, the Director of Public Service and Safety shall determine all costs associated thereof, including registration fees, with labor charges incurred at one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour, provided, however, there shall be a minimum fee of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00). In the event the City is required to employ outside services for the abatement work, the fee shall be the actual costs of the contract plus fifteen percent (15%) for administration charges. The total labor costs and registration fee shall be forwarded by the Fire Chief to the City Auditor who shall make a return in writing to the Auglaize County Auditor of such total charge which shall be entered upon the tax duplicate of the County and be allocated onto the taxes in accordance with Ohio R.C. 731.54. Further, any delinquent fees associated with this Chapter may also be assessed to the Auglaize County Auditor in accordance with O.R.C. 731.54.
(Ord. 2019-27. Passed 11-11-19.)