Pursuant to KRS 65.8840(8), the city shall possess a lien on all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of this chapter, including abatement costs. The lien shall also include attorneys' fees incurred as an additional penalty. The affidavit of the Code Enforcement Officer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of the lien and the regularity of the proceedings, and shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk. The lien shall be notice to all person from the time of its recording and shall bear interest thereafter until paid. The lien created shall take precedence over all other liens, except state, county, school board, and city taxes, except as provided in KRS 65.8840(9). The city shall possess the lien for ten years following the date of the final, non-appealable order of the Board or final judgment of the court. The lien may be enforced by judicial proceeding.
(Ord. 07-11, passed 11-2-11; Am. Ord. 13-2016, passed --)