Step 1.WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

REQUIRED ACTION: Derelict/Unlicensed vehicle must be moved into a fully enclosed garage, structure or carport provided that the vehicle is covered with a canvas or other opaque covering, or removed from the property. Hobby type vehicles must be stored in a fully enclosed garage or like structure except those time when those time periods when the vehicle is actually being worked on. 

Step 2.WHAT IF THERE IS A DISAGREEMENT? 

REQUEST A HEARING: The property owners whose real property is placarded pursuant to subsection (C) of this section may file a written request for hearing before the city's board of adjustment within the five (5) day period of compliance prescribed in said subsection by filing his written request with the secretary of said board. The hearing shall be held as soon as practicable after the filing of the request and the persons to whom notices are directed shall be advised of the time and place of said hearing at least five (5) days in advance thereof. At such hearing said board shall determine whether or not the provisions of subsection (A) or (B) of this section have been violated and to what extent. The decision of said board after hearing shall be final and, until such decision, the city shall not commence any of the procedures specified under sections 7-4-5, and 7-4-6 of this chapter. If the decision of said board is adverse to the person requesting a hearing, he shall have five (5) days from the date of such decision to perform the work specified by said board himself and if such work is not performed and completed within such five (5) days, the city may then implement the proceedings specified in sections 7-4-5, 7-4-6 of this chapter. (Ord. 11, Series of 2006) (See Section 7-4-3)

Step 3.WHAT WOULD THIS COST? 

1-9-9-1: STATEMENT OF COSTS OR ASSESSMENT: The finance director or designee shall send a statement of costs or assessment which reflects the monetary value of the municipal services performed or the amount of money due and owing to the city to the owner of record or business owner by first class mail. The statement of costs or assessment is due and payable to the city within 30 days from the date of the statement. A failure by the owner of record or business owner to pay the statement of costs or assessment constitutes a debt due and owing to the city. Interest on any unpaid balance due to the city shall accrue at the legal rate specified in C.R.S. § 5-12-101, as amended. an administrative processing fee shall be charged in the amount of fifteen percent (15%) of the unpaid amount, including interest, which shall cover the costs of the administrative costs of the service provided, notice, and filing the lien or certification to the county treasurer. The city reserves the right to recover the monetary amount in the statement of costs or assessment in the manner provided by law including this chapter or in any court of competent jurisdiction.

1- 9-9-2: PROCEDURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL LIEN: If the owner of record fails to pay the amount specified in the statement of costs or assessment within 30 days from the date of the statement, the assessment may, at the discretion of the finance director or designee become a municipal lien against each lot or tract of land until paid and shall have priority over all other liens except general taxes and prior special assessments. in the event a decision is made to collect an amount owed to the city through a lien, the lien shall be recorded with the applicable county clerk and recorder. for collection of such statement of costs or assessments, the finance director or designee may:

a. Record a statement of lien with the clerk and recorder for the county in which the lot or tract of land is located.

b. Certify the amount due and owing to the county treasurer for collection of the assessment. the county treasurer shall collect the assessment, together with a ten percent (10%) penalty for the cost of collection, in the same manner as other taxes are collected; or

c. In conjunction with the city attorney recover the amount of the assessment in any other manner provided by law in any court of competent jurisdiction.

1-9-9-3: MUNICIPAL LIEN NOT EXCLUSIVE METHOD OF COLLECTION: The procedure contained in this chapter is not intended to establish an exclusive method for collection of amounts owed to the city, and nothing contained herein shall preclude the city from pursuing other methods of collection, including but not limited to judicial foreclosure of municipal liens. Such liens may be foreclosed upon by the city at any time in the same manner as provided by the laws of the state for judicial foreclosure of municipal liens.

7-4-8: OTHER REMEDIES: Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7-4-6 of this chapter, providing for the assessment of real property from which weeds or rubbish have been removed or disposed of, the city shall have the additional right to collect from any owner of real property through institution of an action at law or in equity or by other lawful means, any amount due from such owner by reason of the provision of said sections.