§ 18-2. Lien of utility service charges.

(a)

The city will have liens on all lands or premises served by its water system, sewer system, stormwater system, solid waste system and electric system for all service charges for such services and facilities until paid, which liens shall be prior to all other liens on such lands or premises except the lien of state, county and municipal taxes and shall be on a parity with the lien of such state, county and municipal taxes. Such liens, when delinquent for more than thirty (30) days, may be foreclosed by the city in the manner provided by the Laws of Florida for the foreclosure of mortgages on real property.

(b)

A lien established by this section shall be released by the mayor upon the payment of the service charges and the recommendation of the applicable department director or his or her designee. The release of lien shall be in written form and executed by the mayor or designee and city clerk.

(c)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, the city shall not have a lien on rental properties or rental units when prohibited by F.S. 180.135.

(Ord. No. 2015-03, § 2, 2-17-15)