Upon the failure of the owner or lessee to begin such removal within 60 days of service of notice and to complete said removal within one year from service of notice, the Director of Commerce may remove or cause to be removed said wharf, pier, bulkhead, piling or other harbor structure. Upon the completion of the removal work, the cost and expense thereof shall be a charge against the owner and lessee thereof, if any, of the wharf, pier, bulkhead, pilings or other harbor structure, and shall be a lien until paid: Provided, That the claim is filed therefor in accordance with the law providing for the filing and collection of municipal claims.