§ 13-35. Removal by city—Generally.

(a)

If the violation described in the notice provided for in this article has not been remedied within three (3) days after the service thereof, or in the event that a request for a hearing is timely filed and the existence of the violation is affirmed, the chief code enforcement officer shall forthwith cause the violation to be remedied by the city at the expense of the property owner.

(b)

Costs to owner. If the city removes or causes the removal of refuse from property pursuant to this article, the actual cost thereof shall be billed to the owner by mail at his last known mailing address or at such other address indicated by the owner in responding to the notice authorized by this article. The bill shall state that the amount due must be paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date, which date shall be reflected on said bill. In the event that a water service account is maintained on the property, charges shall be added to the water account and shall be reflected on the bill.

(Code 1960, § 8-26; Ord. No. O-86-2, § 6, 2-5-86; Ord. No. O-90-17, § 19, 10-3-90; Ord. No. O-94-4, § 4, 1-19-94)