A Commission panel may:
(A) Order the repair, within a fixed period, of buildings found to be in violation of an ordinance;
(B) Declare a building substandard in accordance with the powers granted by this subchapter;
(C) Order, in an appropriate case, the immediate removal of persons or property found on private property, enter on private property to secure the removal if it is determined that conditions exist on the property that constitute a violation of an ordinance, and order action to be taken as necessary to remedy, alleviate or remove any substandard building found to exist;
(D) Issue orders or directives to any peace officer of the state, including a sheriff or constable or the Chief of Police of the city, to enforce and carry out the lawful orders or directives of the Commission panel;
(E) Determine the amount and duration of the civil penalty the city may recover as provided by Tex. Local Gov’t Code § 54.017 and this subchapter;
(F) Act on the City Commission’s behalf in hearing and deciding cases brought to determine substandard buildings and structures pursuant to Tex. Local Gov’t Code Ch. 214; and
(G) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Commission or by law.
(1998 Code, § 22-306) (Ord. 04-35, passed 9-1-2004)