(A) Whenever there exists trees, or overhanging branches or the same, hedges, shrubs, weeds, or other obstruction of any kind on the sidewalks or public ways of the city or on private property adjacent thereto, which obstruct the vision of any operator of vehicles over said public ways, or obstruct any traffic sign, so as to create a hazard to the safe operation of such vehicles, the Mayor or his or her designee may order the removal of such obstructions by giving the owner of such property written notice to remove said obstructions within 15 days from receipt thereof, and if said notice is not complied with within said time, then the Mayor or his or her designee may have such obstruction removed at the expense of such property owner.
(B) The notice herein provided shall state the nature of such obstructions and what part thereof shall be removed, and such notice may be delivered or mailed to the owner of such property or his or her agent.
(C) Upon the failure of any person to comply with any notice specified herein, the Mayor or his or her designee may send city employees upon said property to remedy the situation and the city shall have a lien against said property for the reasonable value of labor and materials used in so doing, which lien shall be in the form of an affidavit signed and sworn to by the City Clerk, showing the cost and expense incurred for the work and the date, place, and property on which said work was done, and the recordation of such affidavit in the office of the County Clerk shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property, and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of completion of the work, plus costs of court and attorney fees, if any, for collection, until final payment has been made.
(1996 Code, § 11-3.02) Penalty, see § 90.999