If the cost, or expenses, for weed abatement has remained unpaid for two years after it has been incurred, the city may proceed to foreclose such lien in like manner and with like effect as provided by the Illinois Compiled Statutes in foreclosure of mortgages or mechanics liens. The costs of foreclosure incurred by the municipality, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees, advanced to preserve the property, and other costs related to the enforcement of this section, plus statutory interest, are a lien on the real estate and are recoverable by the municipality from the owner or owners of the real estate.
(Ord. 1346, passed 11-21-06)