(A) (1) The city shall have a lien against the property for the reasonable value of labor and materials used in remedying the situation.
(2) The affidavit of the Mayor or the City Clerk shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amount of the lien and the regularity of the proceedings pursuant to this subchapter and KRS 65.8840, and shall be recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
(3) The lien shall be notice to all persons from the time of its recording and shall bear interest thereafter until paid at the rate of 1.5% per month, compounded monthly, and may be enforced by judicial proceedings.
(B) In addition to the remedy prescribed in division (A) above or any other remedy authorized by law, the owner of a property upon which a lien has been attached pursuant to this section shall be personally liable for the amount of the lien, including all interest, civil penalties, and other charges and the city may bring a civil action against the owner and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt owed.
(Ord. 00-02, passed 6-12-2000)