§ 34-35. Abatement costs and expenses.

All costs and expenses incurred in the abatement of a nuisance, whether summary or nonsummary, and whether incurred by the city or any contracted private business, shall be paid by the owner of the property upon which such nuisance exists; and any occupant, lessee and agent in possession or control of the property shall be jointly and severally liable. The city or contracted private business may collect by judgment and may file a notice of lien in the office of the county recorder of deeds, which notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, the amount of money representing the costs and expenses incurred or payable for the service, and the date or dates when such costs or expenses were incurred by the city.

(Ord. of 5-9-95, § 29)