(A) In addition to the penalties provided in § 98.99 for violations of § 98.21, the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized, after seven days have elapsed from the serving of the aforementioned notice, to direct that the weeds, tall grass or other nuisance on the lot or piece or parcel of land, including without limitation the parkway, be cut or otherwise abated either by an employee of the village or by some private person at reasonable cost. The cost, which shall be reimbursed by the owner immediately, shall consist of the actual cost of weed, tall grass or other nuisance removal plus the administrative costs of the village related to the matter, including inspections, research regarding ownership and preparation and mailing of notices. If such reimbursement is not made, the cost shall be a lien upon the real estate affected, superior to all subsequent liens and encumbrances, except tax liens, provided that after the cost and expense are incurred the corporate authorities of the village, or the person performing the service by authority of the Director of Public Works, in his or its own name, shall file notice of lien in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook or Will Counties, Illinois, or in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Cook County if the land is registered under the Torrens System, whichever is applicable. The notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out the following:
(1) A description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof;
(2) The amount of money representing the cost and related administrative and other expense incurred or payable for the service; and
(3) The date or dates which set cost or expenses thereof became delinquent.
(B) After notice of a lien has been filed with the Recorder of Deeds and upon payment of the cost and expenses, including the cost of recording the notice and release (if such release is to be recorded by the village) by the owner of or persons interested in the lot or piece or parcel of land, a release of the lien by the village or person in whose name the lien has been filed shall be delivered to the person so paying the cost and expenses or shall be recorded by the village.
(Ord. 87-9-029, passed 5-26-87; Am. Ord. 99-0-041, passed 6-15-99; Am. Ord. 2008-O-017, passed 6-17- 08; Am. Ord. 2012-O-014, passed 4-17-12)