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After the work is completed, the Planning Department shall determine the total cost involved in the abatement, including the Planning Department’s administrative overhead, County Counsel or Special Counsel costs and Sheriff’s Department costs, and shall certify that amount to the County Auditor. A copy of this certification shall be sent by the Planning Department to the owners of the property on which the nuisance had been maintained. Should such owners wish to contest the amount of the cost, the owners must file a written notice of protest with the Clerk-Recorder no later than 15 days after the date of mailing of the certification to the owner. The Board of Supervisors shall hear the contest as soon as the Board deems it feasible, but in no event later than 60 days after receipt of the notice of protest. At such contest, the Board of Supervisors shall hear from the Planning Department, the County Auditor and the complaining party(ies), and the Board of Supervisors’ decision on the matter shall be final. In the event the owners of the property wish to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors regarding the costs of abatement, such an action must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within 15 days of the decision of the Board of Supervisors. Interest will accrue at the rate of one-half percent per month if payment is not made within 30 days of certification, unless appealed, and in such event, interest shall be waived until 30 days after the Board of Supervisors’ decision pursuant to SCC 8.20.090. (Ord. 748, eff. 7/6/89)