If the cost of repair made by the City under this Article, including all administrative costs, is not paid within 5 days after its confirmation by the City Council, the obligation may constitute a lien or, in the alternative, a special assessment against the property on which the violation occurred. The lien or special assessment shall be imposed as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of the Monterey City Code, Sections 1-12 through 1-12.3 inclusive.