Within ten (10) days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will be notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The property owner may file a written protest objecting to the amount of the assessment within ten (10) days. If the amount due is not paid within a timely manner as determined by the decision of the municipal authority or by the expiration of the time in which to file an appeal, the charges shall become a special assessment against the property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the City by reason of such violation. After proper notice, the City may assess the owner of the facility the total of repair work and penalties. The cost shall be a lien on the property, or prorated against the benefited users of the property, and may be placed on the tax bill and collected as ordinary taxes.