§ 19-53. Adding cost and/or fines to ad valorem tax bill.

(a)

In addition to any other provisions regarding collection of costs for work performed pursuant to this article, if payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the original invoice date, the parish may, at its option, proceed to adopt an ordinance levying the charges for such work plus fifteen (15) percent collection charges as an assessment to be added to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the premises or property involved.

(b)

The sheriff effecting collection shall be reimbursed fifteen (15) percent of the amount of such charges actually collected from the proprietary party and/or owner of the premises or property involved.

(c)

Demolition costs, court costs, hearing costs, administrative fees, and any other fines assessed to a violator, if not paid timely pursuant to this section or a court order may be placed on the tax rolls for collection.

(Ord. No. 23373, § 1, 8-20-08; Ord. No. 23806, § 4, 5-12-10)