In the event that the construction covered under this chapter is not performed in accordance with the established specifications and the construction is not corrected as directed by the city engineer, such construction may be removed and/or corrected by the city. Upon the failure of the owner to take such corrective steps as outlined within thirty days if notice in writing by the city engineer, costs of such removal and/or correction or reconstruction as performed by the city shall be charged to the owner of the real property involved and shall become a lien against the premises until paid. (Ord. 875 §14 (part), 1990).