(A) Should it be discovered that, by reason of accumulation of rubbish or the excessive growth on land within the city of weeds, like vegetation or grass, that a public nuisance, health hazard or source of filth has developed on the land, the City Clerk or his or her designee shall give five days' written notice to the owner, occupant or person having control to remedy the situation.
(B) If the city intends to claim a lien against the property, the notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the owner of the property as the address appears on the current tax assessment roll of the city. On the failure of the owner, occupant or person having control of the land to comply, the City Clerk or his or her designee is authorized to send employees of the city on the property to remedy the situation.
(C) The city shall have a lien against the property for the reasonable value of labor and materials used in remedying the situation. The affidavit of the City Clerk or his or her designee shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of the lien and the regularity of the proceedings pursuant to this subchapter and shall be recorded in the office of the County Court Clerk in the county where that property is located. The lien shall be notice to all persons from the time of its recording, shall bear interest at 6% per annum from the time of recording until paid, and may be foreclosed by appropriate action in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located.
(2000 Code, § 11-101)