Where the amount due the city is not paid by such owner within 30 days after the cutting, trimming and/or removal of such trees or shrubs performed by or on behalf of the city under this article, the Town Manager may cause to be recorded in the public records of the county a sworn statement showing the cost and expenses incurred for the work done and the date, place and property on which such work was done. The recording of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount due in principal for labor, administrative costs and fees incurred by the town, plus interest and court costs, if any, for collection, including reasonable attorney fees, until payment has been made. Such costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the foreclosure of mortgages. Lien shall accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Sworn statements recorded in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the work has been done property and satisfactorily, and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated or described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law.
(Ord. 90-08, passed 12-19-90)