The cost of demolition or making safe of a building shall be a lien against the real property and shall be reported to the City Assessor. The City Assessor shall assess the cost against the property on which the building or structure is located in accordance with these Codified Ordinances and the City Charter.
Each owner or party in interest in whose name the property appears upon the last local tax assessment records shall be notified of the amount of such cost by first class mail at the address shown on the records. If such amount is not paid within thirty days after mailing, by the City Assessor, of the notice of the amount thereof, the City Assessor shall add the same to the next tax roll of the City. The same shall be collected in the same manner in all respects as provided by law for the collection of taxes by the City.
(1979 Code Sec. 16.16.110)
The remedy provided for herein shall be in addition to the penalty provided in Section 1444.99.