§ 53.11. Enforcement And Penalties.

Bills shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner and subject to the same penalties as set forth in § 50.07 as it may now exist, or as it may be later amended, for other city utility services. Nonpayment of any portion of the Stormwater Utility fee shall be considered as nonpayment of all other city utilities appearing on the bill and may result in the city’s termination of all utility services appearing on the bill.

Pursuant to the Florida General Law, the city shall have a lien for delinquent or unpaid Stormwater Management service charges, which lien shall be prior to all other liens on such property except for tax liens. Enforcement and foreclosure of said liens shall be as provided by Florida General Law. Interest on the unpaid balance shall be the highest rate as authorized by Florida General Law.