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the measures to be taken to abate the nuisance and shall specify that the nuisance <br />shall be abated within a reasonable amount of time, not less than ten days from <br />the date of mailing. <br />(2) If the owner fails to comply with the removal or control measures specified for <br />the hazard tree, infested tree, or wood on his/her property as outlined in this <br />Section and the tree standards, and within the time specified, the Building <br />official or city forester may order the work done either by city employees or by <br />contractor. The cost of this work shall be billed to the owner. If the bill is not <br />paid within 30 days, the city shall assess the costs to the property. <br />(f)Emergency abatement. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the city, without notice <br />or other process, from immediately abating any condition that poses an imminent and <br />serious hazard to human life or safety. <br />Subd. 5. - Transporting Wood Prohibited. <br />It is unlawful for any person to transport firewood into or through the City unless it <br />has been subjected to a state-certified process to reduce the risk of it carrying a regulated <br />pest or disease, and the firewood bears proof or a written certification that it has been <br />subjected to that process. <br />Subd. 6. - Enforcement. <br />The city shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Section. Any person who <br />fails to comply with or violates this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. In <br />addition to criminal prosecution, the City shall suspend all land use, building, and grading <br />permits until the applicant or owner has corrected the violation. Each day that a separate <br />violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. <br />The city reserves the right to inspect the site or property at any reasonable time for <br />compliance with tree standards. If the city finds the site or property in violation, the city <br />may issue a stop work order until conditions are corrected. <br />If the property owner failed to pay the City for services rendered pursuit to this <br />Section, the City shall collect its costs pursuant to assessment against a parcel where <br />services have been rendered pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 429.101. <br />Subdivision 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption <br />and publication as required by law. <br />PASSED by the City Council of the City of Lexington this ____ day of ___________, 2021. <br /> ____________________________________ <br /> Michael Murphy, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />________________________________ <br />Bill Petracek, City Administrator <br /> <br />