The failure, neglect or refusal of a property owner to pay in full when due the total expenses, together with applicable administrative fee, incurred by the city by reason of work performed for new sidewalk construction or for the reconstruction or replacement of existing sidewalk, or for the repair or maintenance of sidewalk, whether said expenses are incurred in the form of work performed by city employees or by independent third parties with whom the city has contracted, shall cause a lien in favor of the city to be established on the property. If the amount due and owing is not paid by April 1 next following, and is certified as unpaid by the City Treasurer, the City Assessor shall enter the total amount of the unpaid expenses and fees, together with interest at 12% per annum, upon the next general tax roll of the city as delinquent charges against the property. Said lien shall remain in effect until the amount due and owing, and interest thereon, is fully paid; and said amount, plus interest, may be collected in the manner provided by law for delinquent and/or unpaid taxes, or at the direction of the City Council, by such proceedings as are permitted by law and as may be recommended by the City Attorney.
(Ord. 182, passed 12-16-91)