In addition to the remedies set forth in this Article, the City of St. Marys may also institute a civil action in the Circuit Court of Pleasants County, West Virginia, against the owner and/or other responsible party to obtain a Court Order to take corrective action up to and including demolition of any dwelling, structure or building that is unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the public safety or welfare; and to recover all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Commission and/or the City with respect to the property and for reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred in the prosecution of the action. No fewer than ten days before instituting a civil action as provided in this Section, the City shall send Notice to the owner or owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, advising the owner or owners of the City's intention to institute such action. The Notice shall be sent to the most recent address of the owner or owners of record in the Office of the Assessor of the County where the subject property is located and to any other address for the owner or owners as may exist on record with the City. If, for any reason, such certified mail is returned without evidence of proper receipt, the City shall resend the Notice(s) by first class mail, postage prepaid, and shall also post Notice on the front door or other conspicuous location on the subject property.
(Ord. 2018-03. Passed 6-19-18.)