§ 28-285. Powers of code enforcement officer.

The code enforcement officer shall have the following powers:

(1)

To enforce the provisions of this article and any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;

(2)

To investigate complaints and institute actions to correct violations of this article and initiate action through private contractors or his/her own employees to have vacant housing structures secured as warranted. In addition to inspections resulting from complaints, inspections may be made at the request of the owner of the subject property, provided such requested inspections are for the purpose of qualifying for participation in a governmental program. The code enforcement officer shall have the power and authority to charge and collect for making such inspections. The fees charged shall be as set forth in the fee schedule as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners, as amended from time to time;

(3)

To make appropriate surveys and inspections to determine whether the provisions of this article are being complied with in the city and make recommendations for methods by which this article can be more effectively enforced and the standards herein raised;

(4)

To render all possible assistance and technical advice to owners and operators;

(5)

To publish and disseminate information to the public concerning all matters relating to this article;

(6)

To render all possible assistance and cooperation to federal, state and local agencies and officials in the accomplishment of effective minimum standards and controls;

(7)

To charge and collect fees in accordance with the fee schedule as amended from time to time and recover the costs of enforcement as provided for in this article;

(8)

To perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned by the city manager.

(County Code, § 17A-6)