[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92]
Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer finds
a public sidewalk, driveway apron or sod which needs owner repairs,
it shall be his duty to give notice to the abutting property owner
of the necessary repairs by sending a first-class letter to the address
of the owner shown on the current tax records in the office of the
County Treasurer. Such notice shall advise the property owner that
he or she has a ninety-day period from the date on the notice in which
to repair the sidewalk, driveway apron or sod.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92]
Upon the failure of the property owner to repair
the sidewalk, driveway apron or sod within the ninety-day period or
to have notified the Department of Public Works of his intentions
to repair by exhibiting a signed contract or other satisfactory proof,
the Code Enforcement Officer shall order the work done and shall bill
the owner of the property an amount equal to 50% of the cost of labor
and material and an additional sum to cover the cost of title search
and other administrative costs. A copy of the bill shall be sent to
the Accounting Officer and shall become a special assessment against
the property repaired. The assessment shall be final 30 days after
mailing unless appealed to the City Council.
[Added 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92]
Violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed a municipal infraction and shall be punishable as provided in §
1-20B of this Code.