(a) If a lien has been created pursuant to this chapter, the governing board of the school district may, not later than four years after the due date of the last payment of the special taxes which are due and owing, order that the same be collected pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 681) of Title 9 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(b) Costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be awarded to the prevailing party. Costs shall be fixed and allowed by the court. Costs shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest, and other charges or advances authorized by law and shall be included in the judgment. The amount of costs, including penalties, shall be calculated up to the date of the judgment.