§ 17-4. Work by City.

(a) Director to perform.

In all cases where the owner, owners, or occupiers of buildings or other structures shall refuse or neglect to make provisions for the discharge of the drip or drainage in accordance with the intent and purpose of this subtitle, the Director of Public Works shall proceed to have the necessary means or appliances properly constructed, having first given at least 3 days' notice to such owner, owners, or occupiers to comply with the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Assessment of costs.

The cost of said means or appliance and of the laying and construction thereof shall in such case be charged to the owner, owners, or occupier of the building or other structure from which the drip or drainage is so conducted.

(c) Assessment as lien.

And the said owner, owners, or occupier shall thereupon become indebted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the full amount expended as aforesaid, and the claim shall become a lien on the entire lot and premises.

(d) Collections.

Should the indebtedness not be paid to the City within 1 year from incurring the expense, the same shall be placed in the hands of the City Solicitor for foreclosure and recovery of the money, including all costs and interest.