§ 27-36. Abandoned, derelict and wrecked vessels and illegal floating structures.

(a)

No abandoned, derelict or wrecked vessel, or illegal floating structure, shall be allowed in or upon the city waters, jurisdictional waters of the city, or the shores of the city. No vessel which is likely to damage private or public property or become a hazard to navigation shall be permitted to anchor, dock or moor in city waters. Law enforcement, or city designee, shall determine whether any vessel is abandoned, derelict or wrecked, or a floating structure is illegal and if so determined, and upon authorization by the city commission shall take steps for its removal as follows:

(1)

To the extent possible, notify the owner or other responsible party, as soon as possible, of the determination.

(2)

If the owner or responsible party fails to remedy the condition, in the manner and time directed, law enforcement shall then notify the registered owner, and any other party known by the city to have an interest in the vessel or floating structure, in writing, specifying the remedy required and the time frame within which it is to be completed.

(3)

In addition to the penalties herein, the city may choose to remove, or cause to be removed, the vessel or floating structure. The responsible party shall be required to reimburse the city for the costs incurred in the removal. If the responsible party fails to reimburse the city for the costs of removal, the city may place a lien on the responsible party's real and personal property for the costs incurred by the city. The city may foreclose on the lien, or seek a money judgment, as provided for by state law.

(4)

Appeal procedure. Any individual who desires to contest the agency action or proposed action under this section may request a hearing from a municipal special master within 21 days from the date the owner or responsible party receives notice of the agency action or proposed agency action.

( Ord. No. 17-479 , § 2, 3-16-2017; Ord. No. 18-498, § 2, 4-5-2018)