§ 54-212. Judgment on findings, decision, order.

(a)

Any fine, other sanction or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction or costs imposed, remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review procedures under the Administrative Review Act, 735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq., shall be a debt and owing the village and, as such, may be collected in accordance with applicable law.

(b)

After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the Administrative Review Act, 735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq., may be sought for a final determination of the code violation, the village may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of the findings, decision and order. Nothing in this section shall prevent the village from consolidating multiple findings, decision and orders against persons in such a proceeding.

(c)

Upon commencement of the action, the village shall file a certified copy of the findings, decisions and order, which shall be accompanied by a certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings, decision and order was issued in accordance with this division and the applicable village ordinances. Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any method provided by Section 2-203 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure or by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total fines or other sanctions and costs imposed by the findings, decision and order does not exceed $2,500.00.

(d)

If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision and order was entered in accordance with the requirements of this section and the applicable village ordinances, and that the property owner had an opportunity for a hearing and for judicial review as provided herein:

(1)

The court shall render judgment in favor of the village and against the property owner for the amount indicated in the findings, decision and order, plus costs. Such judgment shall have the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of the money; and

(2)

The court may also issue such other orders and injunctions as are requested by the village to enforce the order of the hearing officer to correct a code violation.

(Ord. No. 2008-78, § 4(36-51), 10-13-2008)