§ 50-181. Summary abatement.

Notwithstanding any other section of this division to the contrary, whenever it is determined that a public nuisance as defined by this division is so imminently dangerous to life or other property that such condition must be immediately corrected or isolated, the director may institute the following procedures:

(1)

Notice. The director shall attempt to make contact through a personal interview with the property owner or the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control the building or property at issue. If contact is made, the director shall notify such person of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property.

(2)

Abatement. If the director is unable to make contact as required by this section or if the appropriate persons after notification by the director do not take action as specified by such official within 72 hours, or a lesser period if deemed necessary, the director may, with the approval of the city manager, take all steps necessary to remove or isolate such imminently dangerous condition, with the use of city forces or a contractor retained pursuant to this division; provided, however, that summary abatement shall be limited solely to those matters which are imminently dangerous to life or other property, and additional abatement, if necessary, shall utilize this subdivision.

(3)

Recovery of costs. The director shall keep an itemized account of the costs incurred by the city in removing or isolating such condition, including but not limited to administrative costs and relocation costs, if any, paid by the city. Such costs may be recovered to the same extent and in the same manner that abatement costs are recovered pursuant to sections 50-237 and 50-238.

(Ord. No. 2002-04, § 2(16B.05.03), 5-8-2002)