(A) If, after 30 days from the date of service, the person receiving the notice required by § 155.075 of this chapter has not complied therewith or appealed the decision that an unsafe or unlawful condition exists, the Building Commissioner may, upon approval by the Mayor proceed to remedy the condition.
(B) Any expense incurred by the city pursuant to such remedial action shall be billed by first class mail to the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or premises upon which the street graphic is located.
(C) If the bill has not been paid within 30 days, the unpaid charge shall constitute a lien upon the real estate. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to file a notice of lien in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county to foreclose this lien and to sue the owner of the real estate, or sign permittee, or his, her or their agents, in a civil action to recover the money due for the foregoing services, plus all expenses incurred pursuant to collection efforts including litigation expenses, plus reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court. Any judgment shall be enforced in accordance with law.
(1960 Code, § 53-5-12) (Ord. 3427, passed 3-7-1977; Ord. 7749, passed 2-18-2014)