All charges made by the Public Utilities Commission
which, under the provisions of the City Charter, constitute a lien
upon real property and are delinquent and all other charges and penalties
levied by any department of the City which may, under the law or ordinance,
constitute a charge, lien or assessment against real property may
be certified to the County Auditor for collection in the same manner
as taxes on real estate.
The certification of charges, liens or assessments
to the County Auditor for collection in the same manner as real estate
taxes shall not prevent the City, or any department thereof, from
simultaneously invoking other sanctions or pursuing other remedies
for collection of such unpaid charges, liens or assessments.
No change in ownership of real property shall
constitute a defense to any proceeding or action brought by the City
or any department thereof in connection with any unpaid charge, lien
or assessment.
If any law, charter or ordinance provides for
different procedures in assessing charges, liens or assessments, such
procedures may be followed in lieu of the provisions of this chapter,
but the provisions may be followed in lieu of the provisions of any
other ordinance, law or charter in connection with the certification
of such unpaid charges, liens or assessments.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in
this chapter to the contrary, the owner or owners of real property
may consent to a different procedure for assessment of the cost of
any improvement or any part thereof, or any other charge, cost or
penalty and may waive notice, hearing and any other procedure or requirement
contained in this chapter or any other law or ordinance.