(a) If the enforcement officer has reason to believe that a property subject to the provisions of this article is posing a serious threat to the public health safety and welfare, the enforcement officer may temporarily secure the property at the expense of the Lender or new Owner.
(b) The enforcement officer shall have the authority to require the Lender or new Owner of record of any property affected by this article, to implement additional maintenance and/or security measure including, but not limited to, securing any and all doors, windows or other openings, employment of an on-site security guard or other measures as may be reasonably required to help prevent further decline of the property.
(c) If the enforcement officer has reason to believe that a property subject to the provisions of this article is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare, then the enforcement officer may recommend that the City abate the violations and the City may abate the violations and charge the Lender or new Owner with the cost of the abatement.
(d) If the Lender or new Owner does not reimburse the City for the cost of temporarily securing the property or of any abatement thereof, within thirty (30) days of the City sending an invoice then the City may lien the property with such cost, along with an administrative fee of $500.00 to recover the administrative personnel services.
(Ord. 28-2015. Passed 10-20-15.)