The transfer of title by the owner of premises
upon which an unsafe building or structure is located shall be no
defense to any proceedings under this chapter.
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the
contrary, the Town may at its election institute suit against the
owner of said premises for the direct costs, together with a charge
of 50% in addition thereto as compensation to the Town for administering,
supervising and handling said work, and enter judgment thereon against
the owner personally for the aforesaid amount. The imposition and
collection of any fine or penalty hereinafter described shall not
bar the right of the Town to collect the costs of the removal or repair
of any unsafe building or structure as herein prescribed.
Pursuant to the authority of the Municipal Home
Rule Law, § 10, Subdivision 1, ii, d(3), the provisions
of Subdivision 16 of § 130 of the Town Law is modified and
superseded in its application to the Town of Southport so as to authorize
the additional or alternate procedures and penalties specified in
this chapter.
