Ark. Code Ann. § 14-93-128: Lien for preliminary expenses

(a) In case, for any reason, the improvement contemplated by any district organized under this chapter is not made, the preliminary expense shall be a first lien upon all the land in the district and shall be paid by a levy of a tax thereon.

(b) The levy shall be made by the chancery court of the county and shall be collected by a receiver to be appointed by the court.