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D. No Cause of Action against City. No cause of action shall lie against the city or its agents, officers, or employees for actions reasonably taken, or not taken, to prevent or cure any immediate threats. E. Recovery of Expenses. All expenses and costs as set forth in EMC 1.20.180, incurred by the city in abating the violation shall be billed to the person responsible for the violation and shall become due and payable to the city within thirty (30) calendar days. 1.20.230 Abatement—Chronic Nuisances. A. Chronic Nuisance Order. The city may seek a warrant of abatement order from Snohomish County Superior Court to abate a condition deemed a chronic nuisance pursuant to Chapter 9.64 EMC where other methods of remedial action have failed to produce compliance. This abatement order, in addition to the remedies outlined in the remainder of Chapter 1.20 EMC, may seek abatement of the chronic nuisance as follows: 1. Direct the removal of all personal property subject to seizure and forfeiture pursuant to RCW 69.50.505 from the property, building, or unit within a building, and direct their disposition pursuant to the forfeiture provisions of RCW 69.50.505; 2. Provide for the immediate closure of the property, building, or unit within a building against its use for any purpose, and for keeping it closed for a period of up to one year unless released sooner pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC; and 3. State that while the order of abatement remains in effect, the property, building, or unit(s)within a building shall remain in the custody of the court. B. Recovery of Expenses.All expenses and costs as set forth in EMC 1.20.180, incurred by the city in abating the violation shall be billed to the person responsible for the violation and shall become due and payable to the city within thirty(30) calendar days. 1.20.240 Hearing Examiner—Powers and Duties. A. There is created the office of hearing examiner. B. Hearing examiner(s) shall be part-time and remunerated by personal service contract. C. Hearing examiner(s) shall be appointed by the mayor. D. Hearing examiner(s) shall be licensed to practice law in the state. E. Hearing examiner(s) shall be responsible for presiding over all appeal hearings brought pursuant to this chapter as well as other administrative matters over which they may be requested to preside. F. Hearing examiner(s) shall have the power to: 1. Administer oaths and affirmations and examine witnesses;