A. If the costs incurred by the building official pursuant to Sections 15.50.060 or 15.50.140 for repairs, alterations or improvements, or of vacating and closing, or of demolition and removal are not paid after a written demand upon the owner and other persons named as responsible parties in the complaint, such costs shall be assessed against the property for which the costs were incurred in the manner provided below.

B. If the building is removed or demolished by the building official, the building official shall, if possible, sell the salvageable materials from the building and shall apply the proceeds of the sale to the reimbursement of the costs of demolition and removal. Any funds remaining shall be paid to the owner.

C. After notice to the owner and other persons with an ownership interest as shown on the litigation guarantee that all or a portion of the costs have not been paid, the building official shall notify the Finance Director of the amount due and owing, and upon receipt of the notification the Finance Director shall certify the amount to the Grays Harbor County Treasurer for assessment.

D. Upon certification by the Finance Director of the amount due and owing, the Grays Harbor County Treasurer or designee shall enter the amount of the assessment upon the tax rolls against the real property for the current year to be collected at the same time as the general taxes and with interest at the rates and in the manner provided in RCW 84.56.020 for delinquent taxes. When collected, it shall be deposited in the General Fund of the City.

E. The assessment shall constitute a lien against the property which shall be of equal rank with state, county and municipal taxes.