(A) If the defects specified in the § 150.02 notice have not been remedied within the time frame specified in the notice, then the Director of Public Safety and Service shall proceed to cause the building or structure or unsafe portion thereof demolished and removed from the premises, leaving the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The cost of this work shall be paid by the city. Following the city’s paying for the work, the city shall bill the owner or land contract vendee or both, with the billing to include all costs (including
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to third parties and labor and materials internally used by the city in accomplishing the work) and all expenses (including any advertising expenses for competitive bidding, any fees paid to city consultants on the work or the need therefor, and any permits obtained by the city).
(B) If the city is not reimbursed for all costs and expenses within 30 days of so billing the owner or vendee, then the city shall proceed to collect the same in either or both of the following methods:
(1) Certification to the County Auditor and levy as a special assessment against the property on which the building or structure is located, to be collected in the manner provided for special assessments, all pursuant to R.C. § 715.261; and/or
(2) Civil action against the owner or vendee.
(2003 Code, § 150.07) (Ord. 3039, passed 8-19-1993; Ord. 3156, passed 7-11-1996)