§ 14.27. Administrative Charge; Administrative Penalty.

(A)

In addition to the actual cost of remedying the violation cited under Sections 14.22 and 14.23, the City may also assess a charge to cover administrative expenses incurred in securing and monitoring the services of a private contractor to remedy the violation. Said administrative charge shall be reviewed and approved by City Council at least on an annual basis.

(B)

If a second violation of Sections 14.22 and 14.23 is cited against the same property and property owner within twelve (12) months from the date of the first citation, an administrative penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall additionally be assessed five (5) days after the second citation. If the condition is abated by the owner during that five (5) day period, the penalty will not be assessed. If a third violation of Sections 14.22 and 14.23 is cited against the same property and property owner within twelve (12) months from the date of the first citation, an administrative penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall additionally be assessed five (5) days after the third citation. If the condition is abated by the owner during that five (5) day period, the penalty will not be assessed. Subsequent violations cited against the same property and property owner shall be referred to the City Attorney's Office for appropriate legal action, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, in addition to enforcement as provided in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-6-2018, eff. 1-1-2019, Doc. #1808061204)