(A) The cost of demolition or repair incurred by the city is recoverable from the owner or owners of the real estate and is a lien thereon, which lien is superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes; provided that, within 60 days after the repair or demolition, the city shall file notice of lien of the cost and expense incurred in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county.
(B) The notice must consist of a sworn statement setting out:
(1) The description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(2) The amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred; and
(3) The day or dates when the cost and expense is incurred by the city.
(C) Upon payment of the cost and expense by the owner of or persons interested in the property after notice of lien has been filed, the lien shall be released by the city and a release may be filed of record as in the case of filing notice of lien. The lien may be enforced by proceedings to enforce as in the case of mortgages or mechanic’s liens. Suit to foreclose this lien must be commenced within three years after the day of filing notice of lien.
(1986 Code, § 5.16.040)