§ 5-109. Assessment of costs against property creating a lien.

(a)

Generally. The amount of the cost or expenses of abating such nuisance or removing or demolishing dangerous structures upon the various lots or parcels of land, including incidental expenses, as confirmed by the city council, shall constitute special assessments against the respective lots or parcels of land, and as thus made and confirmed shall constitute a lien on such property for the amount of such assessments, respectively, until paid. Such lien shall, for all purposes, take priority over all other liens except tax liens, or paving assessments liens.

(b)

Validity of assessment. The validity of any assessment levied under the provisions of this article shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the same if commenced within thirty (30) days after the assessment is confirmed.

(c)

Extinguishment of lien. The lien may be extinguished by the owner reimbursing the city for all removal expenses.

(d)

Enforcement of lien. The lien may be enforced and expenses recovered by forced sale if authorized under appropriate state law.

(e)

Notice. Notice of assessment of expenses shall be by registered mail return receipt requested to the property owner and any lienholder.

(Ord. No. 8205, §§ 18—20, 6-7-82; Ord. No. 9008, 9-10-90; Ord. No. 9202, §§ 1, 2, 2-27-92)