(A)
The city shall possess a lien on property owned by the person found by a final, non-appealable order of the Code Enforcement Board, or by a final judgment of the Jefferson or Oldham County Court, to have committed a violation of a city ordinance. The lien shall be for all civil fines assessed for the violation and for all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs.
(B) The lien shall be recorded in the office of the Jefferson or Oldham County Clerk. The lien shall be notice to all persons from the time of its recording and shall bear prevailing legal interest until paid.
(C) The lien shall take precedence over all other subsequent liens, except state, county, school board, and city taxes, and may be enforced by judicial proceedings, including a foreclosure action.
(D) In addition to the remedy prescribed in division (A), the person found to have committed the violation shall be personally responsible for all fines assessed for the violation and for all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance. The city may bring a civil action against the person and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt.
(Ord. 491-2008, passed 9-15-08; Am. Ord. 601-2020, passed 10-19-20)