(A) In the event the owner(s) of the property or properties subject to the above procedure has/have failed to cap the lateral sewer(s) as directed by the City Council and the Public Works Superintendent has caused the sewer lateral to be capped, the Public Works Superintendent shall report to the City Council the cost thereof, including 25% for administration costs, together with the name or names of the owner(s) of record of the real property. Upon the approval of the City Council by ordinance, the same shall become a lien against said real property. The lien shall have priority over all other liens against such property, save and except such liens or taxes as by law take precedence.
(B) The deposit will be applied against any cost assessed by the City Council.