(A) The cost of the weed cutting shall be a lien upon the real estate affected as provided by statute (Ill. Municipal Code, § 11-20-7).
(B) Whenever a bill for weed cutting remains unpaid 30 days after it has been rendered to the property owner, the Clerk shall file within 60 days after the cost and expense of weed cutting is incurred with the Recorder of Deeds of the county, a notice of lien. The notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof;
(2) The amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred or payable for the service; and
(3) The date or dates when the cost and expense was incurred by the municipality.
(C) A copy of the notice shall be mailed by the Clerk to the owner of the premises, if his or her address is known to the Clerk.
(D) Property subject to a lien for unpaid bills shall be sold for nonpayment of the same, and the proceeds of the sale shall be applied to pay the charges, after deducting costs, as is the case in the foreclosure of statutory liens. The foreclosure shall be in equity in the name of the village.
(E) The Village Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to institute proceedings in the name of the village, in any court having jurisdiction over the matter, against any property for which the weed-cutting bill has remained unpaid 30 days after it has been rendered.
(Ord. passed 3-12-1973)