All sums of money assessed by the Department of Transportation on property deemed by it to be benefitted shall be and continue as liens on each several piece of property so assessed, to the amount of its particular assessment, until paid to the City. City Code, 1879, art. 47, §16(1st cl.) 1893, art. 48, §16(1st cl.) 1927, art. 45, §17(1st cl.) 1950, art. 35, §9B(1st cl.) 1966, art. 26, §62(1st cl.) 1976/83, art. 26, §69(1st cl.) Ord. 1866-026 Ord. 51-1530 Ord. 75-945 Ord. 15-435