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2. If no protest is filed, then the charges shall become due and payable on the date set forth in the notice, which date shall be after the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, and such charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment. 3. In the event a protest is filed, a hearing on such protest shall be held before the city manager or its designee within 15 days from the date of receipt of the written protest. If any charges are upheld upon completion of such hearing, then such charges shall become due and payable 10 days after the issuance of the order upon such protest and if not timely paid, such charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment. 4. If the amount due is not paid within 10 days of the decision of the city manager or the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal under this Section, the charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment. Any unpaid assessment made pursuant to this section shall be certified by the director of finance to the office of the county treasurer for collection in the same manner as the collection of general property taxes. FG. Stop Work Order. Whenever the director determines that activity is occurring in violation of the requirements of this chapter, the director can order the activity stopped upon service of written notice to the responsible owner and operator. The owner or operator shall immediately stop all activity until authorized in writing by the city to proceed. If the owner or operator cannot be located, the notice to stop shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the area where the activity is occurring and shall state the nature of the violation. It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to fail to comply with a stop work order. G9. Civil Penalties. In the event the alleged violator fails to take the remedial measures set forth in the notice of violation or otherwise fails to cure the violations described therein within 10 days, the director of public works may impose a penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the violation continues after the receipt of the notice of violation. HE. Criminal Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable to criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, and shall be subject to a criminal penalty of $1,000 dollars per violation per day Ordinance No. 1623,Series 2012 Page 15 of 17