(A) Collection of costs. The city shall have the authority to collect from the property owner the costs incurred in performing the property maintenance activities to abate the nuisances described in § 93.61. The city shall send a bill for the cost to the property owner, his or her agent, legal representative, or occupant in legal possession or control of the premises.
(B) Lien procedure. If a bill sent pursuant to division (A) is not paid within 30 days of the date of the bill, the city shall have the authority to file and record a lien against the property, pursuant to ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-15, and as set forth within the city Code of Ordinances.
(C) Release of lien. Upon payment of the cost after the notice of lien has been filed as provided herein, the lien shall be released by the city or person in whose name the lien has been filed, and the release shall be recorded of record in the same manner as recording the notice of lien.
(D) Enforcement of lien. A lien under this section is enforceable by the city, or entity or person who performs work on behalf of the city, at the hearing for confirmation of the foreclosure sale of the abandoned residential property and is limited to a claim of interest in the proceeds of the sale. The priority lien is superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except tax liens.
(Ord. 22-19, passed 10-11-22)