Sec. 13-180. - Violation; removal of debris, litter and rubbish by the city.

(a)

The accumulation of trash, garbage, refuse, debris, litter, rubbish or other substances which might endanger health or safety is deemed to be a nuisance.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for the owner of record of real property or the person or entity that leases or has possession thereof or who occupies same to permit trash, garbage, refuse, debris, litter, rubbish or other substances which might endanger the health or safety of other residents of the city or provide a breeding place for mosquitoes, vermin or rodents to remain on said real property, which includes the sidewalks, curbs or rights-of-way to the edge of the pavement of any public street abutting such property, within the city.

(c)

Upon failure, neglect or refusal of any owner of record of real property to whom a notice has been mailed to remove therefrom such trash, garbage, refuse, debris, litter, rubbish or other substances, the director is authorized to have the removal performed by city forces or by contract; and the actual cost of such removal, plus a charge for administrative costs of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00), shall be charged to such person to whom the notice was directed.

(Ord. No. 5365-99; Ord. No. 5675-01; Ord. No. 5948-03, § 1; Ord. No. 6711-10, § 1)

Sec. 13-181. - Removal of debris, litter and rubbish by the city—Collection of costs.

Whenever the director has the work done pursuant to section 13-180, he shall determine the costs and expenses of such work and proceed in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(1)

The director shall bill the owner for the actual cost of such work, plus the charge for administrative costs. If such bill is not paid within thirty (30) days, a legal action may be instituted for its collection and such bill may be collected as taxes are collected.

(2)

The director shall certify to the city treasurer the amount of the actual cost of such work, plus the administrative costs; and the city treasurer shall include such total amount in the next regular tax bill for payment, and such amount shall be collected by the treasurer as other taxes and levies are collected. Every charge assessed under this section which remains unpaid shall constitute a lien against such real property.

(Ord. No. 5365-99; Ord. No. 5675-01)

Secs. 13-182—13-185. - Reserved.