§ 10-4.12. Authority of Township Council to initiate process.
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In addition to the procedure enumerated in subsections 10-4.2 through 10-4.7, the Township Manager may, upon his own motion, or upon notice of report from the Public Officer, determine whether there exists in any building or other structure such a condition as to make it dangerous to the health and safety of persons at or near the premises, or is unfit for human habitation or occupancy, as defined in subsection 10-4.6. Such determination may be made by a majority of the members of the Township Council present at any regular, adjourned or special meeting by resolution. The resolution shall specify the violation and determination of the Township Council, and the findings as to whether the building or structure, or portion thereof, shall be repaired, altered, improved, removed or demolished, and the manner, time and terms of action to be taken by the owner or owners of any land or premises affected thereby.
b.If the owner or owners of any land or premises affected, upon service of proper notice, fails to repair, alter, improve, demolish or take such action as is requested by the Township Council within the time specified in the resolution, the Township Manager shall instruct the Public Officer designed by it in the manner prescribed in subsection 10-4.4 paragraphs b. through d., to take such action as required.
c.All costs incurred by reason of owner's noncompliance, requiring Township participation to effect mandates of resolution, shall be apportioned as enumerated in subsection 10-4.5.