§ 12-77. Billing costs of city's work.

(a)

The cost including reasonable and required administrative services, supervision, and staff time for the work of removing, clearing, mowing or cleaning the premises referred to in section 12-72 whether performed by the city or by private contract or by combination of these means shall be billed to the owner of the property and a request that the payment shall be made within ten (10) days or interest will be charged at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum from the date of completion of the work. The statement shall be due and payable on receipt.

(b)

If the bill for cutting, destruction or removal of such weeds, grass or growths by the city has not been paid within the ten (10) days, the tax collector shall send the owner, as shown on the last assessment roll of the city, by certified mail a written statement showing the cost or expense incurred for the work, and the place or property on which the work was done. If the statement is not paid within one (1) month thereafter, the amount thereof shall be included in and form part of the taxes due by the owner of the property, and when collected shall be credited to the general fund of the city.

(Code 1955, § 12-11(q); Ord. No. 1124, §§ D, E, 1-18-83)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 33:5062, R.S. 33:5063.