The city may cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property, when the trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the city. The city shall notify in writing the owners of the trees. Removal shall be effected by the owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. In the event of failure of owners to comply with the provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove the trees and charge the cost of removal on the owner’s property tax notice.
(‘88 Code, § 15.210)