§ 13.28.540. Work performed by the city.

A.

If the corrective action required by notice is not completed within the time specified in the notice of violation, the city shall have the authority to perform this work or cause this work to be performed and the owner of the affected property shall be billed for the costs incurred. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with the corrective action including costs of planting, removal or pruning of the tree, shrub, hedge, or landscaping, administration time and expense, late charges, and the handling of any lien placed on the property owner's property due to failure of the property owner to pay within the required period.

B.

After the city completes the corrective action as set forth in this section, the city shall mail an invoice to the property owner. The property owner shall remit full payment to the city on or before the date specified in the invoice.

C.

Any invoice not fully paid by the date specified on the invoice shall be deemed delinquent and the director shall initiate the assessment procedures set forth in this part.

(Ord. 29000.)