§ 11-38. Duties of building supervisor generally.

The building supervisor shall:

(1)

Upon receipt of a report of the building inspector, as provided for in section 11-36, give written notice to the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in such building, as shown by the land records of the recorder of deeds of the county, to appear before him on the date specified in the notice, to show cause why the building or structure reported to be a "dangerous building" should not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars set forth in the building inspector's notice. The building supervisor shall call and have a full and adequate hearing upon the matter giving the affected parties at least twenty-one (21) days' written notice of the hearing.

(2)

Hold a hearing and hear such testimony relative to the "dangerous building" from the building inspector or other city officials, or the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee or any other person having an interest in such building as shown by the land records of the recorder of deeds of the county. Any party may be represented by counsel and all parties shall have an opportunity to be heard.

(3)

Make written findings of fact based upon competent and substantial evidence from the testimony offered pursuant to subsection (2) as to whether or not the building in question is a "dangerous building" within the terms of section 11-32.

(4)

Issue an order based upon specific findings of fact which show the building or structure to be a nuisance and detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city, all made pursuant to subsection (3), commanding the owner to repair, vacate or demolish and giving the occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in such building, as shown by the land records of the recorder of deeds of the county, the opportunity to repair or demolish any building found to be a "dangerous building" may be ordered to vacate the building.

(5)

If the owner, occupant, mortgagee, agent, lessee or any person having an interest in such building fails to comply with the order provided for in subsection (4) hereof, within twelve (12) days, the building supervisor shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated or demolished as the facts may warrant, under the standards hereinbefore provided for in section 11-34, and shall cause the costs of such repair or demolition to be certified to the city clerk, who shall cause a special tax bill therefor against the property to be prepared and collected by the city collector. At the request of the taxpayer, the tax bill may be paid in installments over a period of not more than ten (10) years. The tax bill from date of its issuance shall be a lien on the property until paid and shall bear interest at the rate of eight (8) percent per year, which shall be issued and collected in accordance with the statutory procedures pertaining to tax bills.

(6)

Report to the city attorney the names of all persons not complying with the order provided for in subsection (5) of section 11-38.

(7)

Supervise the building inspector in his work under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2018, § 1)