(A) If the charges set forth in the city's statement of expenses are not timely paid, the City Manager or Code Enforcement Officer shall file with the County Clerk a statement of expenses in the form of a municipal lien.
(B) The lien shall state the name of the owner of the property, if known, the legal description of the property, a brief description of the work done or improvements made, the date of the work or improvements and the amount due to the city, the amount to include all expenses, including attorney's fees and filing fees, incurred in preparing and filing the lien.
(C) The amount due shall accrue annual interest in the amount of 10% from the date of performance of the work or improvement.
(D) The lien shall be inferior only to tax liens and liens for street improvements. Suit may be instituted by the City Manager in the name of the city for recovery of the expenses and foreclosure of the lien.
(Ord. 632, passed 11-25-2003)