§ 20-286. Abatement and removal procedure; costs and expenses; liens.

(a)

In the event that any public nuisance is not abated or removed within the time specified in the notice or within such additional time as may be granted by the hearing officer upon appeal, the village inspector shall have the authority, for and on behalf of the village, to abate or remove, or to cause the abatement and removal of, such public nuisance, and to send, or cause to be sent, a bill to the owner of the private property for the costs and expenses of such removal.

(b)

Cost and expenses under this article shall include, but are not limited to:

(1)

The cost and expenses in time of village employees, of any materials and of any village equipment, or the actual costs and expenses of any village-authorized contractor for labor, materials and equipment;

(2)

Any transportation to and from the private property;

(3)

Any title searches and/or certifications;

(4)

Reasonable attorney's fees for the preparation of any documents or liens; and

(5)

An administrative fee of $125.00.

(c)

Whenever a bill for the costs and expenses incurred by the village for the abatement or removal of a public nuisance remains unpaid for 30 days after it has been sent to the owner of the private property, the village comptroller may file a notice of lien upon the private property so affected. Such lien shall be superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens, provided that the notice of lien is filed with the recorder of deeds in the county in the time and manner as provided by law.

(Ord. No. 2101, § 17.1.6, 6-12-2007)