(A) Request for hearing. The notice shall also state that the alternative to abatement is to petition the City Clerk/Treasurer, in writing, within ten days of the receipt or posting of the notice, and request appearance before the City Council to show cause why such nuisance should not be immediately abated, as provided in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 4-1-12)
(B) Hearing scheduled. Pursuant to a request, the City Council shall set a time during the next City Council meeting for a hearing to show cause why the nuisance should not be immediately abated.
(1) Evidence, testimony, and findings. The City Council shall receive the evidence and testimony of the Chief of Police or his or her agent and other interested persons concerning the existence, location, and condition of the nuisance. After hearing the evidence, the City Council shall determine if the condition in question is in fact a violation of this chapter and make its finding known by vote or executive order of the Mayor.
(2) Consolidate hearings. The City Council may consolidate hearings if more than one nuisance is involved.
(3) Notice of findings. Persons receiving the notice specified in this chapter shall be notified, in writing, of the decision of the City Council.
(4) Extension of time. The City Council may extend the time frame given to abate a nuisance or vehicle deemed to be in violation of this chapter for good cause shown.
(Prior Code, § 4-1-13) (Ord. 95-04, passed 5-30-1995)