Charges imposed under the terms of this chapter shall constitute a lien upon the property served, and when delinquent, shall be certified to the County Auditor on a timetable established by the Auditor's Office, for collection in the same manner as property taxes. The City Auditor shall be and is hereby authorized and directed to file sworn statements showing such delinquencies in the office of the Auditor of Fayette County, and the filing of such statements shall be deemed notice of the lien of such charges for such service. It shall be the duty of persons purchasing property to ascertain if there are unpaid water or sewer charges outstanding against the property. The municipality reserves the right to discontinue service to the property or to the new owner until the lien is satisfied.
(Ord. 6-96, passed 4-10-96)