(A) Any costs or expenses of abatement reasonably incurred by the village pursuant to the provisions of sections 6-1-3-4 and 6-1-3-5 of this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the village by the owner, lessee or person in control of premises upon which such nuisance existed; provided, that where specifically provided in this code or by statute, such costs and expenses shall become a lien upon the real estate or personal property affected, superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens.
(B) It shall be the duty of the village attorney to enforce by civil action any and all such debts or liens as provided in subsection (A) of this section. (1975 Code)