§ 8.04.200. Abatement by City.

(A)

If within the time allowed the nuisance has not been abated by the owner or person in charge of the property, the City may cause the nuisance to be abated.

(B)

The officer charged with abatement of such nuisance shall have the right at reasonable times to enter into or upon property to investigate or cause the removal of a nuisance. The City shall have the authority to dispose of all seized property in any lawful manner the City deems suitable and shall, if deemed practical by the City, attempt to obtain salvage value for valuable personal property on the premises.

(C)

The City Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of the expense incurred by the City in abating the nuisance and shall include therein a charge as established by resolution for administrative overhead. A schedule of fees, fines and penalties is kept on file in the offices of the City for review.

(D)

If it is necessary to seek a court injunction to abate the nuisance, the City Attorney, at the direction of the City Council, shall institute such proceedings for injunctive relief. If the City prevails in such proceeding, the cost of abatement for purposes of this chapter shall include the City Attorney's fees.

(E)

The City may cause a lien to be placed upon the property for the City's cost of abatement, including City administrative expenses as allowed by law.

(Code 1981, § 8.04.200; Ord. No. 370, 10-1-1991; Ord. No. 433, 10-17-1995)