§ 83-16. Administrative charge; administrative penalty.

(1)

In addition to the actual cost of remedying the violation cited under the above sections, the county, in lieu of performing the services internally, may assess a charge to cover expenses incurred in securing and monitoring the services of a private contractor to remedy the violation.

(2)

If a second citation is issued against the same owner within 12 months from the date of the first citation, an administrative penalty of $250.00 shall additionally be assessed at the time of the second citation. If a third citation is issued against the same owner within 12 months from the date of the first citation, an administrative penalty of $500.00 shall additionally be assessed at the time of the third citation. Violations of this article may be referred to the county attorney for appropriate legal action including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, in addition to enforcement as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. of 2-27-07)