A. Specified: If the city council finds that curbs or sidewalks are dangerous and unsafe, requiring construction, repair or replacement thereof, the city council may, at its option:
1. Serve written notice on the owner or person in control of the real property adjacent to the curb or sidewalk, informing that person of the unsafe condition and requiring that person to construct, repair or replace the curb or sidewalk, as specified by the city council, within twenty one (21) days after receipt of the notice. In the event the necessary construction, repair or replacement does not take place, the city council may proceed according to subsection B of this section; or
2. Provide, by general ordinance, for the construction, repair or replacement of the unsafe curb or sidewalk, and assess the cost thereof to the adjacent property owner. Collection of the assessment may be done pursuant to Idaho Code section 50-1008.
B. Establishing Local Improvement District: Nothing herein shall preclude the city council from establishing a local improvement district for the construction, repair or replacement of curbs and sidewalks, pursuant to Idaho Code title 50, chapter 17. (2003 Code § 8-01-04)