§ 720-71. Emergencies and Abatement.

In case of an emergency, the utility engineer may direct that action be taken immediately to correct the condition or abate the activity to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The utility division may perform the required work and charge the owner the abatement costs.

In any case where a condition described in Section 720-69 exists for more than 30 days after service of notice, council may by resolution direct the owner to fill or drain such land, remove any obstruction and, if necessary, enlarge the culverts, drains, or watercourse to meet the requirements of this chapter.

After service of a copy of such resolution or after publication in a paper of general circulation in the city for two consecutive weeks, the owner, or agent or attorney, shall comply with the directions of the resolution within the time therein specified. When the resolution is submitted to the appropriate council committee, the owner shall be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard prior to passage of the resolution In the event an owner fails or refuses to comply with council's resolution, the utility division may perform the required work and charge the owner the abatement costs. Such costs shall constitute a lien on the real property from the time of the adoption of the resolution which may be enforced by suit in the court of common pleas.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 281-1985, eff. July 19, 1985)