In addition to bringing an enforcement action seeking a penalty in accordance with § 5-2-99, and in addition to any other remedy allowed by the Illinois Municipal Code, the village may bring suit to foreclose this lien, and to sue the owner or lessee of the real estate, in a civil action to recover the money due for services rendered, plus all expenses and reasonable attorneys fees to be fixed by the court. Any such judgment shall be enforced in accordance with law. In addition to the charges due, the village is entitled to collect the costs of filing notice of lien, foreclosing said lien and litigation costs, together with all office and legal expense incurred in connection with the collection of the amount due. The forms of notice contained in this chapter are not mandatory, and the failure of the village to use the prescribed form shall not by itself adversely affect the village’s right to a penalty or remedy.
(Ord. 2008-08, passed 7-2-2008)