Ordinance 2335-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

same to the City Council. The City Council has the authority to revise the report, to authorize collection of the debt in any lawful manner, or, in the case of a debt owed by a property owner, to place an assessment lien on the property as provided herein, or to obtain a judgment and foreclosure. D. In the case of an assessment lien, the total cost of the abatement including any penalties assessed against the property owner, as so confirmed by the City Council, shall be assessed against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates. Upon certification to the County Treasurer by the City Treasurer of the assessment amount due and owing, the County Treasurer shall enter the amount of such assessment upon the tax rolls against the property for the current year and the same shall become a part of the general taxes for that year to be collected at the same time and with interest at such rates and in such manner as provided in RCW 84.56.020, as now or hereafter amended, for delinquent taxes, and when collected to be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the City. The lien shall be of equal rank with the state, county and municipal taxes. The validity of any assessment made under the provisions of this Chapter shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the same is commenced within fifteen(15) calendar days after the assessment is placed upon the assessment roll as provided herein. E. In addition to, or in lieu of the provisions set forth in this Chapter, the City may, at its option, turn the matter over to collection or commence a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect for any such charges incurred by the City to obtain compliance pursuant to this Chapter and/or to collect any penalties that have been assessed. Further, the City Administration, upon concurrence of the City Attorney,may file for injunctive or other civil relief in superior court regarding code violations. Section 9: Ordinance No. 1383-87, as amended(Chapter 1.20 EMC) is hereby amended by the addition of the following section: Unlawful to Obstruct, Impede or Interfere. No person shall obstruct, impede or interfere with the City, its employees or agents, or with any person who owns, or holds any interest or estate in any property in the performance of any necessary act preliminary or incidental to carrying out the requirements of any order issued pursuant to this chapter. A violation of this provision shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars per day. A separate violation shall exist for each day that obstruction or interference occurs. Section 10: Ordinance No. 1383-87, as amended (Chapter 1.20 EMC) is hereby amended by the addition of the following section: Judicial Review. Any person, including the City,with standing to bring a land use petition under Chapter 36.70C RCW is entitled to review thereof in the Snohomish County superior court; provided, that the land use petition must be properly filed and served in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 36.70C RCW. 14