The city shall have, as security for the collection of any water, sewage, and garbage rates, or any assessments, charges, or rentals due, or to become due, for the use or consumption of water supply to any house or other building or premises, lot or lots, parcel or parcels of land, or for charges resulting from making sewer connections or growing out of services rendered by the city to any property in connection with its sewer, and for garbage collection services rendered by the city, a lien upon such house or other building and upon the premises, or lot or lots, or parcel or parcels upon which such other buildings shall be situated, or to which such water was supplied, sewer connection made, or services rendered, and such garbage collected. However, in a case when a tenant is responsible for the payment of the charges, and the city is so notified in writing, the notice to include a true copy of the lease of the affected premises, if there is to be one, then the charges shall not become a lien against the premises after the date of the notice. In the event of filing of the notice, the city shall render no further service to the premises until a cash deposit is made as security for the payment of the charges. Such lien shall become effective immediately upon distribution of the water to the premises or property supplied or upon services being rendered by the city or for making sewer connections or for collecting garbage, as aforesaid, but shall not be enforceable for more than three years thereafter.
(1990 Code, § 80.001) (Ord. 56, passed 2-14-1984)