Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, whenever the Administrator determines that any dwelling, accessory structure, or other part of residential premises poses an immediate peril to the occupants or the public, the Administrator may take any action necessary to alleviate the perilous condition. If any dwelling owner fails to obey the corrected action order or fails to enact emergency measures, the Administrator may cause the necessary work, up to and including demolition to be performed by the municipal employees or may contract to have the work done by a private concern. The Administrator shall keep an accurate account of the expenses incurred and shall file said account with the Municipal Clerk. The Clerk shall pay such expenses on behalf of the municipality. Said expenses shall be filed as a lien against the premises with the Recorder of Deeds office in Madison County in accordance with state statutes.
(Prior Code, § 157.040)