A. The cost of cutting the weeds, annual plants or grasses from private property shall be recoverable from the owner or person in control of the real estate and is a lien thereon. The lien shall be superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes; provided, however, that within sixty days after such cost and expense is incurred the village shall file a notice of lien for the cost and expense incurred by the village in the office of the recorder of deeds of Woodford County. Upon payment of the cost of cutting the weeds, annual plants and grasses after notice of lien has been filed, the lien shall be released by the village. The lien may be enforced by proceedings to foreclose.

B. If the costs incurred by the village for cutting weeds, annual plants or grasses are not paid, the village board may commence proceedings in the circuit court seeking a personal judgment from the owner or person in control of the subject property. The action authorized by this section shall be in addition to, and without waiver of, any other remedies. (Ord. 1991-11 § 1 (part), 1991)