No suit or action shall be instituted or maintained for the purpose of contesting or enjoining the collection of a special assessment unless written notice, stating an intention to contest the collection thereof and setting forth the grounds of such contest, is filed with the Clerk. Such notice shall be filed within 30 days after the date of the resolution of the Council confirming the assessment upon a single lot or premise, ordering the special assessment. Any such suit or action must be commenced within 60 days following the giving of notice.