Whenever any work is done by the city under the provisions of this chapter, the City Secretary shall file a statement of the expenses incurred thereby with the county clerk. Such statement shall give the amount of such expenses, the name of the owner of such lot or premises, a description of such lot or premises, and the date or dates on which such work was performed. The city shall have a privileged lien. Such lien shall bear ten percent (10%) interest per annum from the date said statement of expenses was filed. It is further provided that for any such expenditures and interest, suit may be instituted and recovery and foreclosure of said lien may be had in the name of the city and the statement of expenses so made, or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie proof of the amount expended for such work or improvements.
Editor's note:
State law reference - Authority of city to define, abate, and remove nuisances and punish persons responsible for nuisances is found in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 217.002.
Authority of municipalities to enforce laws necessary to protect the public health is found in V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code, Chapter 121 and § 122.005; for authority to adopt regulations necessary for interest, welfare and good order, see V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 51.012; municipal authority to regulate weeds and other unsanitary matter is found in V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code, § 342.004.