[R.O. 2009 § 12.04.010; Prior Code § 8-101]
All persons are required to keep the sidewalks in front of or
adjacent to the property or premises owned or occupied by them or
under their control within the City in a state of repair so as to
render them in a condition safe to walk upon and smooth and even of
surface in all respects. The City may enter into private contracts
with citizens for the repair and/or replacement of defective sidewalks.
[R.O. 2009 § 12.04.020; Prior Code § 8-102]
Sidewalks may be constructed by contract to be paid for by special
tax bills in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State,
if they are required to be so built.
[R.O. 2009 § 12.04.030; Prior Code § 8-103(a)]
The construction and/or repair of streets and sidewalks shall
be in full compliance with the specifications prescribed by the City
Engineer.
[R.O. 2009 § 12.04.040; Prior Code § 8-115]
A.
The
City Council shall from time to time provide for the repairing, surfacing
and resurfacing of streets, alleys and public places within the City
and shall provide that the cost thereof shall be paid wholly or in
part by special tax bills assessed against the properties benefited.
B.
When
property owners of the City desire to petition the City Council under
this Section for the resurface or repair of streets and/or alleys
adjoining their property and the repair or resurface is to be paid
in whole or in part by special tax bills assessed against the properties
benefited, the property owners shall be required to petition the Council
on the petition form made a part of this Chapter as "Exhibit A", which
is on file in the City offices, and incorporated herein by reference.
