§ 22-55. Collection of charges when city abates violation.

(a)

The mayor shall demand of the owner of the property the payment of the charges which are the actual costs or expenses for the cutting, destruction or removal of the weeds, grass or growth, plus the appropriate administrative fee and fine pursuant to this division. If the charges, costs or expenses are not paid within ten days after due demand, the tax collector of the city shall furnish the owner, as shown on the last assessment roll of the city, by registered mail, a written statement showing the cost or expense incurred for the work, and the place or property on which the work was done. If the statement is not paid within one month thereafter, the amount thereof shall be included in and form part of the taxes due by the owner of the property, and when collected shall be credited to the general fund of the city.

(b)

The charge, cost and expense of the work is the actual cost to the city of the work performed, plus the appropriate administrative fee and fine. The charge, cost or expense of the property abutting the sidewalk or banquette or of the lot, place or area where the noxious weeds, grass, or deleterious or unhealthful growth was cut, destroyed or removed shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties for delinquencies, etc.

(Code 1988, §§ 8-50, 8-51; Ord. No. 2003-049, §§ 2, 3, 4-22-2003)