(A) The city shall have a lien against any property or properties finally determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Board or court of competent jurisdiction to be in violation of the Property Maintenance Code to secure the payment and recovery of the reasonable value of labor and materials used to abate the nuisance violation, including fines, charges, costs, penalties and/or fees, including administrative fees authorized by state law. The lien shall be superior to and have priority over, all other subsequent liens on the property except state, county, school board and city taxes and prior perfected secured interest (i.e., mortgage and the like).
(B) The lien shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk. The lien shall be notice to all persons from the time of its recording and shall bear interest, at the rate of 12% per annum thereafter, until paid.
(C) In addition to the remedy prescribed in division (A) above, the person found to have committed the violation shall be personally responsible for the amount of all fines, charges, costs, penalties and/or fees, including administrative fees assessed for the violation and for all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code. The city may bring a civil action against the person and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt.
(Ord. 08-07, passed 8-4-2008)