A. Notice To Abate: The city may notify in writing the owner or occupant of any property within the city upon which a nuisance may be found, or it may notify such other person who causes or permits a nuisance to exist, advising that there is a nuisance, describing the same, and requiring the nuisance to be abated in a manner described in the notification within ten (10) days after receipt thereof, unless some other time is specified therein. However, failure to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve the author of a nuisance from the obligation to abate such nuisance, or from the penalty provided herein for the maintenance of that nuisance.
B. Refusal To Abate: Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any person to abate a nuisance after notice in writing has been given, the city is hereby authorized and empowered to order the disposal of the nuisance or to pay for the disposing of the same. When the city effects removal of a nuisance or pays for such removal, the actual cost thereof, plus accrued interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of the completion of the work, shall be charged to the owner of the property on which the nuisance existed. The city may cause a sworn statement to be recorded in the office of the county recorder showing the cost and expense incurred for the work, the date the work was done, and the location of the property on which the work was done. Such recordation of sworn statement shall constitute a lien on the property and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus collection costs, if any, until final payment has been made. A sworn statement recorded in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the work has been done properly and satisfactorily, and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated or described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law. (Ord. 03-09-06, 3-9-2006; amd. Ord. 2019.05, 9-5-2019)