§ 22-21. Abatement.

(a)

In case of failure to remove any blight as defined in section 22-19 after notification and within the time prescribed, the administrator or clerk may order city employees or a contracted party to abate the blighted condition. The responsible person shall be billed for the costs. If the bill is unpaid, the cost shall be certified to the county auditor as a special assessment against the property for collection in the same manner as other special assessments.

(b)

In case of failure to remove any blight as defined in section 22-19(5)a and 22-19(5)b, after notification and within the time prescribed, the council may direct the administrator or clerk to proceed as defined in Minn. Stats. §§ 463.15—463.261 regarding the repair and/or removal of hazardous and substandard buildings on property.

(Code 1993, § 8-1.02(B); Ord. No. 0-98-07, 12-7-1998)