§ 154.13. VILLAGE’S COSTS.

(A) The actual cost, plus accrued interest at the rate of 1% per month from the date of the completion of the work, incurred by the village in its abatement of an blighted property building structure or dwelling pursuant to this chapter shall be charged by invoice to the owner(s) of the property on which the violation was located. If payment is not received, the costs plus accrued interest shall be added to the next regular tax bill forwarded to the owner(s) of such property by the village and such costs shall be due and payable at the time of payment of such tax bill.

(B) Where the full amount due the village is not paid by the owner(s) within 60 days after the abatement of a blighted property, building, structure or dwelling pursuant to this chapter, the Village Treasurer may cause to be recorded a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the abatement, the date and property on which said abatement was done The recordation of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien on the property, and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus costs of court if any for collection until final payment has been made. The costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes, and, further, shall be subject to a delinquent penalty of 1% per month in the event it is not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon which said charge appears becomes delinquent. Sworn statements recorded in accordance with this section shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the abatement has been properly and satisfactorily done, and shall be full notice that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the premises designated or described in the statement and is due and collectible as provided by law.

(C) The village may recover the full cost of its abatement of a blighted property, building, structure or dwelling by single-lot special assessment in accordance with this code of ordinances.

(Ord. 2015 -713, passed 7-13-2015)