(A) Any costs or expenses of abatement reasonably incurred by the city pursuant to the provisions of §§ 5-2-43 and 5-2-44 shall be deemed a debt to the city by the owner, lessee or person in control of the 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 City Attorney to enforce by civil action any and all such debts or liens as provided in division (A) above.
(1974 Code, § 5-5-3.6)