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Updated January 2025 – Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 164 20. Enforcement Measures after Appeal. If the violation has not been corrected pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Notice of Violation, or, in the event of an appeal, within ten (10) days of the decision of the municipal authority upholding the decision of the City of Gem Lake, then representatives of the City of Gem Lake shall enter upon the subject private property and are authorized to take any and all measures necessary to abate the violation and/or restore the propert y. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, agent or person in possession of any premises to refuse to allow the government agency or designated contractor to enter upon the premises for the purposes set forth above. 21. Cost of Abatement of the Violation. Within forty-five (45) days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will be notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The property owner may file a written protest objecting to the amount of the assessment within thirty (30) days. If the amount due is not paid within a timely manner as determined by the decision of the municipal authority or by the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, the charge s shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the City of Gem Lake by reason of such violation. The liability shall be paid in not more than twelve (12) equal payments. Interest at the rate of eight (8) percent per annum shall be assessed on the balance beginning on the first day following discovery of the violation. 22. Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance. In addition to the enforcement processes and penalties provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Section is a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance, and may be summarily abated or restored at the violator's expense, and/or a civil action to abate, enjoin, or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be taken. 23. Remedies Not Exclusive. The remedies listed in this section are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek cumulativ e remedies. The City of Gem Lake may recover all attorney’s fees court costs and other expenses associated with enforcement of this ordinance, including sampling and monitoring expenses. 24. Effective Date. This section shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.