A. The Department shall have a lien for all delinquent connection and service charges and associated penalties, interest, and fees which shall attach to the property for which the services were available. The lien shall be superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except general taxes and local and special assessments.

B. The Department shall certify periodically the delinquent charges, penalties, interest, and fees to the auditor of the county where the property is located. The Department may later amend these certifications when appropriate to recover other costs incurred by the County.

C. Upon the expiration of sixty days after certification, the Department may bring suit in foreclosure by civil action in the superior court where the property is located. Costs associated with the foreclosure of the lien, including but not limited to advertising, title report, and personnel costs, shall be added to the lien upon filing of the foreclosure action. In addition, the court may allow a reasonable attorney's fee.

D. The lien shall be foreclosed in the same manner as the foreclosure of real property tax liens.

E. In lieu of the procedure provided in PCC 13.13.045 B. above, the County sewerage lien shall be effective for one year's delinquent charges without the necessity of any writing or recording of the lien with the County Auditor pursuant to RCW 36.94.150(3); RCW 35.67.215; RCW 35.67.210. A sewage lien for more than one year's delinquent charges shall be valid if properly recorded in the office of the County Auditor.