(a) If a court finds that a structure constitutes criminal nuisance property as defined in this division, the court may order that it shall be closed for any period of up to one year and that the owner pays to the City a civil penalty to be determined by the court taking into consideration the factors enumerated in subsection (d) of section 62-65.

(b) The court may also authorize the City to physically secure the structure against use or occupancy if the owner fails to do so within the time specified by the court. If the City is authorized to secure the property, all costs reasonably incurred by the City to effect a closure shall be made an assessment lien upon the property. As used in this subsection, the term "costs" means those costs actually incurred by the city for the physical securing of the structure. The city shall prepare a statement of costs to be used for the labor and materials and administrative fees. Liens imposed by this division shall be collected in all respects as property taxes.

(c) Any person who is assessed the costs of closure or a civil penalty by the court shall be personally liable for the payment thereof to the City.

(d) Should the court order closure of the structure, the owner shall continue to provide for the maintenance, environmental clean-up, sanitation, utilities, insurance, and security of the property during the period of closure. (Code 1979, § 26-18; Ord. No. 2018-33, § 5, 8-27-2018)