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unauthorized entry. (f) The building official will certify the amount of the city's expenses for remedial action to the finance director for billing to the owner. (g) The finance director may assess the expenses as a lien against the property on which the building is or was located, on a form approved by the city attorney. The lien is a privileged lien, subordinate only to tax liens. Sec. 14.246. Guidelines for remedial action. (a) The criteria within this section are guidelines for the municipal court judge to use in determining the remedial action to be ordered for an unsafe building. (b) If the condition of a building poses a manifest hazard to the occupants of the building, it shall be vacated. (c) If the cost of repairing an unsafe building to meet all applicable standards equals or exceeds the value of the building, the building shall be demolished. (d) If the cost of repairing an unsafe building to meet all applicable standards is less than the value of the building, the building shall be repaired or demolished. (e) If an unsafe building is to be repaired and is vacant, it shall be secured against unauthorized entry. Sec. 14.247 Certification of Authorized Receivers Pursuant to Section 214.0031 of the Texas Local Government Code, the following entities have been certified to act as receivers of real property authorized by law and city ordinance: 1. San Marcos Housing Authority 2. Southside Community Centers Inc. Nothing in this provision prevents other qualified entities from applying for certification under this section. Secs. 14.248 -- 14.270. Reserved.