A. The planning commission, or such other city official as may be designated, shall keep an account of the costs (including incidental expenses) of abating such nuisance on each separate lot or parcel of land where the work is done and shall render an itemized report in writing to the city council showing the cost of abatement or repairing of such premises, buildings or structures, including any salvage value relative thereto; provided, that before the report is submitted to the city council, a copy of the same shall be served in accordance with Section 8.08.060, together with a notice of the time when the report will be heard by the city council for confirmation.

B. The city council shall set the matter for public hearing to determine the corrections or reasonableness, or both, of such costs.

C. Proof of service shall be made by declaration under penalty of perjury filed with the city clerk.

D. “Incidental expenses” includes, but is not limited to, the actual expenses and costs to the city in the preparation of notice, specifications and contracts, and in inspecting the work, and the costs of printing and mailing required under this chapter. (Ord. 4-86 § 16, 1986)