1. The public official shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the occupants and owners of the property or responsible party of the dangers which require the immediate vacation, repair, cleanup and/or securing of the property or structures thereof, either by telephone, or by personally visiting the premises; and

2. If the imminently dangerous condition can be substantially relieved by the performance of minor repairs, disconnection of certain utility services, or other acts, then the public official may perform or direct such acts of work without the prior consent of, or notice to, the owners, occupants or responsible party; and

3. If such danger cannot be substantially relieved by such work and upon the failure or refusal of the occupants to voluntarily vacate such premises, then the public official may personally disconnect the electrical, gas and other utility services to such premises or may request the appropriate utility companies to do so; and

4. If the public official finds that an immediate threat to public health, safety or welfare exists, and that it is unhealthy or hazardous to delay abatement action, he/she may order city staff or contractors to abate the condition. Abatement may be, but is not limited to, board-up of structures and securing of property so as to avoid exposure to the hazard, or clean-up and disposal of rubbish or other materials which threaten public health. Where abatement costs are projected to be ten thousand dollars or more, the public official shall obtain authorization from the city council prior to ordering city staff or contractors to abate the condition; and

5. The property owner or responsible party shall be liable for all costs associated with this abatement, including administrative, labor, material and other costs; and

6. The public official shall post warnings to all persons not to enter the premises stating the reasons therefor. (Ord. 670 §1 (Exh. A), 2016).