§ 11-87. Government authorization for cleanup.  


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  • In all instances where a public nuisance or a violation of this article exists and the owner or agent of the property's whereabouts are unknown, or are residing out of the county or state, and after written corrective notice, as described herein, has been served, and the owner or agent has failed to correct the violation, the board of county commissioners may cause the public or private property to be cleaned up or removed and the nuisance or violation abated. The cost for such cleanup shall be billed and mailed via certified mail to the last known address of the owner or agent and if said bill is not paid within 30 days from the mailing date, the board acting through its chairman shall execute a lien on the property for the amount expended on the cleanup until the bill is paid or satisfied.

(Ord. No. 87-33, Art. 4, § 4, 6-23-87)