The council may by resolution, duly adopted and recorded order the repair, wrecking
or removal of any building or structure which has been complained of by the city manager
or other authorized agent as a menace to adjoining property or to persons using a
public thoroughfare or a public place adjacent to such building or structure; and
condemnation to be made only after such building or structure has been inspected and
found unsafe by a committee composed of the city manager or other authorized agent
and two reputable builders appointed by the council. If the owner of such menace shall
fail or refuse to repair, wreck or remove the same within thirty days from the date
of written notice from the city clerk, transmitting such resolution of condemnation,
the council may then order the city manager or other authorized agent to repair, wreck
or remove such building or structure and the cost of such repair, wrecking or removal
by the city manager or other authorized agent shall be a charge against the property
on which such menace is located and such costs shall be collectible by due process
of law.
