In addition to the remedies now vested in the Borough of Langhorne to order repairs to sidewalks, the Borough shall have the power to make emergency repairs to any sidewalks where, in the opinion of the Building Inspector or other officer lawfully having charge of sidewalk repairs, a dangerous condition exists that can be repaired by an expenditure of not more than $500. The certificate of the Building Inspector or other officer lawfully having charge of repairs to sidewalks shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of the emergency justifying the repair under the terms of this article.
[Adopted 2-8-1989]
Before any such repairs are made, a notice to make the repairs within 48 hours shall be served upon the owner of said property. If the owner cannot be served within the county, notice may be served upon the agent of the owner or the party in possession or, if there is not an agent or party in possession, the notice may be served by posting the same upon such premises.
Upon completion of the work, the cost thereof shall be a charge against the owner of the property and shall be a lien, until paid, upon the abutting property, provided a claim is filed therefor in accordance with the law providing for the filing and collection of municipal claims. Any such charge may also be collected by action of assumpsit.