§ 94.871. Administrative penalty.

A.

In addition to any criminal penalties that may be imposed pursuant to § 94.99(A), any occupant or owner who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the following administrative penalties in accordance with the criteria stated in § 94.87(B) of this chapter.

1.

For a first offense, an administrative fine of up to one hundred dollars;

2.

For a second offense, an administrative fine of up to five hundred dollars;

3.

For a third offense, an administrative fine of up to one thousand dollars.

B.

If an occupant or owner fails, neglects or refuses to pay an administrative penalty within the time ordered pursuant to § 94.87 of this chapter, then the Director of Health shall so notify the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance shall certify the administrative penalty to the County Auditor. In addition to the administrative penalty, an interest rate equal to the current rate of interest charged by the City on special assessments shall be imposed by the City for the life of the administrative penalty, added to the administrative penalty and collected as provided in this section. The Director of Finance shall then certify the amount of the administrative penalty, including interest, to the County Auditor. The County Auditor shall then enter the amount on the tax duplicate of the county as a special assessment against the rest estate at issue.

(Ord. 523-2003)