All fees, fines, penalties, and costs imposed upon an owner in the enforcement of this chapter shall be due when notice of the amount of such fees, fines, penalties, and costs is mailed to the owner.
1. If notice containing the information required by Section 364.17 of the Code of Iowa is given and the total amount of such fees, fines, penalties, and costs is not paid within 30 days of when due, or within 10 days of the final action of the Board of Appeals, then:
A. The owner shall be charged a late payment penalty in the amount set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council from time to time;
B. Interest shall thereafter accrue on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1.5 percent per month; and,
C. The City may certify the unpaid balance, interest, and late payment penalty to the County Auditor as a lien upon the rental property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.