Whenever the city shall determine that a sidewalk is in disrepair or is unsafe, or
that no sidewalk exists where required, and consistent with the resolutions of the
city council establishing the priorities for the installation or replacement of sidewalks
from time to time as the budget shall permit, the city shall give written notice to
the owner of the abutting premises by mail addressed to the last known address of
the owner shown on the tax rolls of the city, or by delivering the notice to the owner,
or by leaving it with a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises, or
by posting such notice in some conspicuous place on the premises. The notice shall
specify the installation or replacement of the sidewalk required and the specifications.
Thereafter, if such owner fails to, replace or install such sidewalk within 30 days
of such notice, the city may proceed under chapter 42 to have such sidewalk replaced or installed and to assess not more than 75 percent
of the costs upon the adjoining property pursuant to chapter 42 of this Code.
