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(a) The author of a public nuisance shall bear all costs of its abatement, whether the author himself or herself abates the nuisance, or whether the Town abates the nuisance pursuant to Section 7-1-60 or 7-1-100 of this Article. If the Town abates, the costs shall include a five-percent assessment for inspection (if any) and for other administrative expenses.

(b) If the abatement has been carried out by the Town and the Town is unable to recover the costs from the author of the nuisance in person, the Town Manager may assess the costs, plus a ten-percent assessment to cover collection expenses, as a lien on the property on which the public nuisance existed. The assessments shall be paid by the owner of the property within thirty (30) days, or else they are collectible under Section 4-1-90 of this Code. Such an assessment is a lien against the property, having priority over other liens except for those of general taxes and prior special assessments. (Prior code 8.04.110)