§ 25-39. Assessment of costs.

When the city has effected removal or abatement of such public nuisance from any building or property pursuant to this article, the actual cost of such removal including ten percent (10%) for additional inspection and other incidental costs in connection therewith, shall become an assessment upon the building or real property from which such public nuisance is removed. The owner of record of such property shall be liable for the payment of same. If the actual cost for removal, including ten percent (10%) for additional inspection and other incidental costs in connection therewith, has not been paid within thirty (30) days of billing by the city by ordinary mail, such assessment shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder. From the date of the recording it shall be a lien on such building or property until paid. Such liens shall be prior and superior to all other liens, obligations, mortgages or other encumbrances, except liens for general taxes.

(Ord. No. 2186, § 8, 2-27-01)