§ 21-29. Assessment of cost.

After the building official, or said official's designee, shall mow, cut or remove the grass, weeds, or obnoxious vegetable growths that are in violation of this article, said official shall report to the city clerk the costs of such action. The reported amount shall include the total cost of abatement incurred by the city. The city shall give notice to the owner, occupant or agent by certified mail of the total costs of cutting or removal incurred by the city. The notice shall state that the payment of such costs is due and payable within 30 days following receipt of such notice. If the costs of such removal or abatement are not paid within the 30-day period, the city may levy a special assessment for such costs against the lot or piece of land in the same manner as provided in K.S.A. 12-1617e, and amendments thereto, or the city may collect the costs in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1115, and amendments thereto. The city may pursue collection both by levying a special assessment and in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1115, and amendments thereto, but only until the full costs and any applicable interest have been paid in full. All such costs and expenses collected pursuant to this section shall be placed in the general fund of the city.

(Ord. No. 3142, § 3, 4-17-73; Ord. No. 3859, § 1, 6-2-81; Ord. No. 4054, § 3, 5-3-83; Ord. No. 5052, § 3, 8-5-97; Ord. No. 7283, § 3, 5-2-17)