§ 13-72. Lien for abatement costs.

If the full amount due the parish is not paid by such owner within ten (10) days after the cutting, destroying and/or removal of such weeds, grass, or deleterious, unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter, as set forth in sections 13-70 and 13-71, then and in that case, the council, or its duly authorized representatives, shall cause to be recorded in the mortgage office of the parish, a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work and the date, place or property on which said work was done, and the recordation of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property, and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus costs of court, if any, for collection, until final payment has been made; said costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and, further, shall be subject to a delinquent penalty of ten (10) percent in the event same is not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon which said charge appears becomes delinquent, sworn statements recorded in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and that the work has been properly and satisfactorily done, and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of that statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated or described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law.

(Ord. No. 84, § 5, 1-4-68)