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the original hearing and which will probably change the result if a re-hearing is granted, or (2) The Special Master has overlooked or failed to consider something that renders the order issued erroneous. Each petition for re-hearing must be filed within ten (10) days of the filing of the last order issued in the case. Section 14. Pro'/isions Contained Herein are 8upplemeRtal. Recovery of Unpaid Civil Penalties. Unpaid Penalties to Constitute a Lien: Foreclosure. (A) A certified copy of an order imposing a civil penalty shall be recorded in the public records and thereafter shall constitute a lien against the property on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the Violator; upon petition to the circuit court, such order may be enforced in the same manner as a court judgment by the sheriffs of this State, including levy against the personal property, but such order shall not be deemed to be a court judgment except for enforcement purposes. A civil penalty imposed pursuant to this Ordinance shall continue to accrue until the Violator complies or until judgment is rendered in a suit to foreclose a lien filed pursuant to this Chapter, whichever occurs first. After three (3) months from the date of filings of any such lien that remains unpaid, the City may foreclose or otherwise execute the lien. ill Prior to the filing of the order imposin~ any civil penalties The Code Enforcement and Licensing Department shall endeavor to notify the subiect property owner of any civil penalties due to the City as follows: W A "Second Notice" detailin~ the nature ofthe penalties and amount(s) due if payment of the penalties is not received by the due date prescribed in the Civil Violation Notice or the Order of the Special Master. @ A final notice titled "Notice of Intent to Lien" thereafter if the subiect property owner fails to pay the amounts due within 10 calendar days of the service of the "Second Notice". ill No such notices shall be required if the alleged violator fails to appear at the subiect Special Master Hearing. In such a case the order of the Special Master shall be the final notice of intent to lien. ill Any and all orders recorded by the Office of the Citv Clerk that imposes penalties as prescribed herein shall not be satisfied without the approval of the Office of the City Attorney in coni unction with the Special Master based on a recommendation from the Director of the Code Enforcement and Licensing Department. (B) The City may institute proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel payment of civil penalties and code enforcement liens. 02001- _ Reestablishing Code Enforcement Procedures 11