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A. The fines, fees and other costs due and owing the city under this chapter constitute a lien in favor of the city upon the assets and property of all persons liable for the payment of the fines, fees and other costs.

B. The lien imposed by this section arises and attaches at the time that payment becomes delinquent and continues until the entire amount due is paid.

C. If delinquent fines, fees and other costs are not paid within thirty (30) days of service of an order or decision, a notice of lien may be recorded in the office of the district recorder in any recording district where the person liable has assets or property, and upon recordation, a lien arising under this section has priority over any other liens except those for special assessments or those granted priority by state or federal law.

D. An action to foreclose the lien created by this section shall be commenced and pursued in the manner provided for the foreclosure of liens in AS 09.45.170 through 09.45.220, or other applicable state law.

E. The remedy provided in this section is not exclusive and shall be in addition to all other remedies available to the city to collect the fines, fees and other costs due under this chapter.

F. The failure to record a lien does not constitute a waiver or abrogation of any priorities, rights or interests of the city in law or equity.

G. Upon full satisfaction of payment of all fines, fees and other costs, the city manager shall file a certificate discharging the lien. [Ord. 02-06 § 2.]