§ 26.20.070. Civil penalties—Claim of lien.

A.

After ninety days from the date the civil penalty is due or within ninety days from the date of completion of the work or abatement performed pursuant to this title, the prosecuting attorney shall seek a judgment of the final civil penalties imposed by Thurston County.

After obtaining judgment, the director may cause a claim for lien to be filed for record in the Thurston County Auditor's Office.

B.

Contents. The claim of lien shall contain the following:

1.

The authority for imposing a civil penalty, or proceeding to abate the violation, or both;

2.

A brief description of the civil penalty imposed, or the abatement work done, or both, including the violations charged and the duration thereof, including the time the work is commenced and completed and the name of the persons or organizations performing the work;

3.

A description of the property to be charged with the lien;

4.

The name of the known owner or reputed owner, and if not known the fact shall be alleged; and

5.

The amount, including lawful and reasonable costs, for which the lien is claimed.

C.

Verification. The director shall sign and verify the claim by oath to the effect that the affiant believes the claim is just.

D.

The claim of lien may be amended in case of action brought to foreclose same, by order of the court, insofar as the interests of third parties shall not be detrimentally affected by amendment.

(Ord. No. 15274, § 1(Att. A), 2-23-2016)