All costs shall constitute a charge and special assessment upon such parcel of land. If such costs are not paid within a period specifically set by the city, they shall then be declared a special assessment against that parcel as provided in Cal. Gov't Code § 25845. Such special assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedures and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. The city shall retain the additional and independent right to recover its costs by way of civil action against the owner and person in possession or control, jointly or severally.
('61 Code, § 12C.7) (Ord. 475, passed - - )