The city administrator shall keep an itemized account of the
expense incurred by the city for administrative cost, demolition or
removal of any structure and the cleaning of the lot where the structure
was located. Upon completion of this abatement, the city administrator
shall prepare a notice of lien specifying the work done, and the total
cost of the work, a description of the real property upon which the
structure was located, and the names and addresses of the persons
entitled to notice.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-441)
(a)
Priority of lien.
Immediately upon recordation, the
amount assessed shall be payable, and the assessment shall be a lien
against the parcel of land where the work was performed and against
any remaining improvements on the parcel. The lien shall be subordinate
only to tax liens and liens to secure the cost of street improvements
after they have been so made.
(b)
Interest.
All such assessments remaining unpaid after
30 days from the date of recordation shall become delinquent and shall
bear interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from and after
such date.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-442)
For any such expenditures and interest, suit may be instituted
and foreclosure had in the name of the city. A certified copy of the
lien and billing statements shall be prima facie proof of the amount
expended in any such work.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-443)
All money recovered by payment of the charge or assessment,
including any interest, or from the sale of the property at foreclosure
sale shall be paid to the city administrator, who shall credit the
same to the general fund.
(1999 Code, sec. 26-444)
