Ordinance 2221-97 - Laserfiche WebLink

the time when the report shall be heard by the city council for confirmation. A copy of the report and notice shall be served upon the owner of the property in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 . 20 . 010 at least five calendar days prior to submitting the same to the city council. 4 . Assessment Lien. a. The total cost for abating such nuisance, 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. b. 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 days after the assessment is placed upon the assessment roll as provided herein. 5. Alternative or Accumulative Methods of Collection, Charges or Enforcement. In addition to, or in lieu of the provisions set forth in this chapter, the city may, at its option, 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. Further, the city administration, upon concurrence of the city attorney, may file for injunctive or other civil relief in superior court regarding code violations as listed in Sections 14 .28 . 130 and 16.20 . 080 . be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Notice of Violation - Voluntary Correction Agreement - Issuance - Violation-Penalty. A. The notice of violation shall be served upon the person to whom it is issued, either personally or by mailing a copy of the notice of violation as provided herein to such person at his/her last known address as determined by the code compliance officer or by posting a copy of the notice conspicuously on the affected property or structure, if any. Proof of service shall be made by a written declaration under penalty of perjury by the person effecting the service, declaring the time and date of service and the manner by which service was made. Thereafter, violation of the terms of the notice of violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars per 12