§ 220.040. Authority and Duty of Chief of Police, Director of Public Works and Parks, and Building Commissioner Generally.
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It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to serve all notices
issued by the City Manager, to execute all orders directed to him/her
under the provisions of this Chapter, and to perform such other duties
as may be required for the adequate enforcement of the provisions
of this Chapter. The Director of Public Works and Parks, the Building
Commissioner, the Chief of Police, and any officer, agent or employee
appointed by any of them are authorized to enter, at reasonable hours,
and examine all cellars, vaults, outhouses, yards and enclosures in
tenements within the City when they have reason to believe that a
nuisance exists, or filth is suffered to accumulate, or water is found
standing in any cellar or basement under any building, and to direct
the owner or occupant of the premises forthwith to remove or abate
the same.
