(A) After adoption of the assessment ordinance, the City Recorder/Administrator shall enter in the lien docket a statement of the amounts assessed upon each particular lot, parcel of land, or portion thereof, a description of the improvement, the names of the owner or owners thereof, and the date the assessment ordinance became effective. The amount entered in the lien docket becomes a lien and charge upon the particular lot, parcel of land, or portion thereof assessed for the improvement as of the date the assessment ordinance became effective. Interest shall be charged at the rate of 7% a year on the balance of the assessment which is unpaid after 30 days from the date the assessment ordinance became effective. All unpaid assessments and interest are a lien on each lot, parcel of land, or portion thereof, in favor of the city, and the liens have priority over all other liens and encumbrances whatsoever.
(B) In addition to the provisions set forth in this subchapter, the city may use any method authorized by law to enforce collection of delinquent liens. The liens shall be considered delinquent if not paid or placed on an installment basis within 30 days after entry on the lien docket. The city, at its option, may become a bidder for the property being offered at a foreclosure sale.
(C) If the owner neglects or refuses to pay an installment within one year of the due date thereof, the City Council may adopt a resolution declaring the whole sum, both principal and interest, owing on the assessment due and payable at once. The City Council may then proceed at once to collect the assessment, or any part thereof.
(Prior Code, § 91.26) (Ord. 333, passed 2-8-1971)