In addition to any other penalty imposed by this chapter for the erection, contrivance, creation, continuance or maintenance of a public nuisance, the cost for abating a public nuisance by the city shall be collected as a debt from the owner, occupant or person causing, permitting or maintaining the nuisance, and if notice to abate the nuisance has been given to the owner such cost shall be assessed against the real estate as other special taxes. These costs shall include, but not be limited to the reasonable and necessary attorney fees incurred for the City Attorney in the pursuit of an abatement action in the Circuit or Superior Court.
(Ord. 2006-02, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 2015-03, passed 5-26-15)