The Borough Council, or its duly authorized agent(s), shall
have the authority and power to stop any curb and sidewalk work within
the Borough if said work is violating any of the provision of this
article.
Except as noted below, all sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed, reconstructed and repaired of concrete according to specifications contained. Alternate materials may be authorized by the Borough Engineer, provided that: where the existing sidewalk is of a material other than concrete and was originally constructed in conformity with a then-valid ordinance of the Borough, and at least 2/3 of such sidewalk shall be in good repair, such sidewalk may be repaired of the same material of which it was originally constructed; provided, further that: sidewalks constructed in developments subject to Chapter
318, Subdivision and Land Development, shall meet those provisions as well as those outlined herein.
All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed, reconstructed
and repaired and the grading therefor shall be done upon the line
and grade obtained by the property owner from the Borough and not
otherwise. Upon notice, as provided in this article, as the case may
be, such work of construction, reconstruction or repair shall be done
by the owner or owners of such property.
Sidewalks and curbs shall be built and maintained at the expense
of the owner of the abutting premises and shall be kept in good repair
and in a safe condition, free of ice and snow or other obstructions.
Notice of such construction, reconstruction or repair shall
be served by certified mail upon the property owner. If service cannot
be made thereby, then the notice shall be made by posting the premises.
Appendix A of this article contains the Construction, Reconstruction,
and Repair of Sidewalk and Curb Details.
In the event that the property owner refuses or neglects to
comply with the notice so served, the Borough Manager or his designee
is hereby authorized to prepare specifications and advertise for bids
for such construction, reconstruction or repairs, and the Borough
Council President and Secretary are authorized to enter into a contract
for the same, or the Borough Council may cause the same to be done
by Borough employee(s) and collect from the owner(s) the cost of labor
and materials, plus 10% thereof, in accordance with existing law.
In the event of the failure of the property owner to pay the
Borough as provided above, the Borough may, within six months of completion
of the construction, reconstruction or repair of any sidewalk, curb,
gutter or drain as provided herein, file a municipal claim against
that property owner as provided by general law or may within six months
thereof collect the same by action of assumpsit.
Bills are payable at face value 30 days following the date rendered.
Bills unpaid after 30 days shall have imposed thereon a penalty of
5% of the amount then due, and after 90 days, all unpaid accounts
shall bear interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month until fully
paid.