(A) The property owner is liable for all costs of removal, cutting or destruction of weeds as defined by this subchapter.
(B) The property owner is responsible for all collection costs associated with weed destruction, including, but not limited to, court costs, attorney's fees and interest on any unpaid amounts incurred by the city. If the city uses municipal employees, it shall set and assign an appropriate per hour rate for employees, equipment, supplies and chemicals which may be used, although there shall be a minimum rate charged of $200 per occurrence.
(C) All sums payable by the property owner are to be paid to the City Clerk/Treasurer and to be deposited in the Weed Assessment Fund, as compensation for expenses and costs incurred by the city.
(D) All rates and charges not paid when due are hereby declared to be delinquent. The time at which such rates or charges shall be paid is now fixed at 15 days after the date of the mailing of the bill to the property owner, individual, or entity responsible for the rate or charge.
(E) All delinquent charges shall become a lien on the real estate of the owner after 30 days. A $35 service fee on the entire amount due will be assessed at the time the lien is filed. The lien will be certified within ten days after the lien is filed. All delinquent charges, assessments, and penalties shall be payable with attorney fees and cost of collection, and shall be payable without relief from valuation and appraisement laws.
(Am. Ord. 2006-7, passed 4-3-06)
Cross-reference:
For municipal fees for abatement, see § 94.08