In the event the owner fails to pay such costs and expenses within 30 days following demand for payment by the city, then and in that case, the enforcement officer shall cause to be recorded in the Ballard County Court Clerk’s Office, a sworn statement evidencing the costs and expenses incurred by the city, plus accruing interest, and the location of the real property upon which the structure is located. Such sworn statement shall also evidence the right of the city to asset a lien against such real property in accordance with the provisions of KRS 381.770(5). Upon recordation of such sworn statement, such sworn statement shall be deemed and constitute a lien upon the real property and shall remain in full legal force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest until final payment has been made. The sworn statement shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount due constitutes a charge against the property designated and described in the statement and that the same is due and collectable as provided by law. Such lien created shall take precedence over all other subsequent liens, except state, county, school board, and city taxes and may be enforced by judicial proceedings. Additionally the city shall have all other rights and remedies as provided by law with regard to the collection of a debt.
(Ord. 601, passed 4-2-13)