§ 26-55. Notice to correct violation; abatement by the city.

When the code enforcement officer determines that a property owner is in violation of this article, notice shall be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of record in the county property appraiser's office. Failure of the owner to accept or receive such notice shall in no way invalidate any of the proceedings under this article. The notification shall contain a description of the violation, identify the affected property, and state how the property may be brought into compliance. The owner shall achieve compliance within 15 calendar days from the mailing of the notice. The notice shall inform the owner that in the event compliance is not achieved, the city may cause the nuisance to be removed and abated at the expense of the owner. Upon completion, the city will mail an invoice to the property owner for payment. Failure to reimburse the city within 30 days of abatement activity for incurred costs shall result in the filing of a lien against the property by the city. The lien shall include the actual costs of cleaning, clearing or removing the nuisance and the cost of making such assessment filings. The city commission shall authorize this action by resolution, and it shall remain a lien against such property prior to all other liens, save and except taxes, and shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent per annum from the date that the assessment is ordered recorded by the city commission.

(Ord. No. 05-05, § 5, 8-22-2005)