Whenever the provisions of this code require that any building or premises be connected with the public sewer, the public works director shall serve upon the owner, agent, or occupant of the premises a notice in writing, specifying the time within which such connection must be made. The connection shall not be more than 60 days from the date of service of such notice. If such owner, agent or occupant fails, neglects, or refuses to connect the building or premises with the public sewer within the time specified in such notice, the city may make such connection and the cost of the connection shall be assessed against the property so connected and the amount thereof, plus a penalty of 10 percent and interest at the rate of 10 percent per year upon such costs, plus penalty, shall become a lien upon the premises so connected. The city attorney is authorized, empowered and directed to collect this amount, either by the foreclosure of the lien or by a suit against the owner or occupant of the premises. (Ord. 1634 § 1, 1996).