The expense of removing or destroying such a fire hazard by the city, as set forth in section 8-4-3 of this chapter, shall be a lien upon the real property on which such fire hazard is situated from the date of the removal or destruction by the city and shall be for the amount of the expense of such removal or destruction. In the event such amount is not paid in full within a period of six (6) months after such removal or destruction, the council may direct the city attorney to foreclose the lien by court action in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages upon real estate. Upon obtaining the decree in the action of foreclosure, the real property shall be sold at a foreclosure sale in the same manner as sales by a sheriff upon execution. After deducting from the sales price all costs of the destruction or removal, together with all attorney fees, court costs, and expenses of sale, the balance remaining, if any, shall be refunded to the owner of such property. (Ord. 1380, 10-22-1985)