Chapter 3.25
FORECLOSURE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
Sections:
3.25.010 Time of commencement of foreclosure action.
3.25.020 Notice to property owner.
3.25.030 Acceleration of installments – Attorneys’ fees.
3.25.010 Time of commencement of foreclosure action.
Actions for the foreclosure of delinquent local improvement assessments shall be commenced by the city on or before August 1st of the year in which the delinquency occurs. Said foreclosure proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 35.50 RCW and prior to the commencement of any such action, the city treasurer shall comply with the procedural requirements of chapter 35.50 RCW, concerning the commencement of such foreclosure actions. (Ord. 1167 § 1, 1990).
3.25.020 Notice to property owner.
The city treasurer shall send by certified mail to each person whose name appears on the assessment roll charged with any delinquent assessment or installment, at each address listed on said assessment roll and/or county tax roll, a notice at least 30 days before commencement of any action to foreclose a delinquent assessment or installment. The notice shall state the amount due on each separate lot, tract or parcel of land, and the date after which the foreclosure proceedings will commence. (Ord. 1167 § 2, 1990).
3.25.030 Acceleration of installments – Attorneys’ fees.
In any action brought for the foreclosure of a delinquent assessment or installment, future installments not otherwise due and payable shall thereupon be accelerated and the entire balance of the assessment with interest, penalty and cost shall become due and payable and the collection thereof shall be enforced by foreclosure as set forth in this chapter; provided, however, that in the case of such foreclosure there shall be added to the cost and expense of foreclosure such reasonable attorneys’ fees as the court may adjudge to be equitable, and the amount thereof apportioned to each delinquent assessment or installment appearing on the assessment roll. (Ord. 1167 § 3, 1990).