If, at the expiration of the allotted time prescribed by the City Council for the repair or removal of a dangerous building under this chapter, the repair or removal has not been completed, the city may remove the building itself, or contract to have the building removed. If the city incurs removal expenses under the provisions of this chapter, it shall have a lien against the property to which the building was attached as provided for in Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, §§ 214.001 et seq. To affix a lien against the property, the Mayor shall execute an affidavit stating the action taken, dates, and action of officials and the Council, setting forth the costs incurred by the city and describing the property as required in deeds of conveyance, including the statement: “The City of Wake Village, Texas, claims a lien, second only to taxes, against the above described property for the herein-described work performed.” The lien shall be extinguished, and the Mayor shall sign a proper release, if the property owner reimburses the city for the removal expenses incurred by the city.
(Ord. 21-94, passed 9-12-1994; Ord. 16-01, passed 11-12-2001)