(A) Whenever circumstances are such, in the opinion of the city, that an existing driveway tile or culvert will need to be removed and a new pipe installed, or that any other provision within this chapter needs to be enforced, and it becomes necessary to effect repairs, and in order to maintain in a reasonable safe condition for the use of the public, the city may cause a notice in writing to be given to the property owner of the property abutting such facility requiring immediate repair and/or work. This notice may inform the recipient of the necessary repairs required and request that the recipient proceed immediately to accomplish the work within a period of 30 days after receipt of the notice.
(B) The notice may be given according to any of the following methods:
(1) To the owner personally.
(2) To the owner by first class mail at the last known address of the owner of the said real property as it appears on the current tax assessment roll.
(3) To the occupant, tenant or resident of the premises, or person having control or management of the premises delivered personally or by first class mail.
(4) If the last known address is known to be faulty, and the current owner cannot be located, an affidavit of diligent search may be filed, and no further written notice is required.
(C) Such notice may:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Include a description of the property sufficient for identification, i.e. the property address.
(3) Include a statement of the necessary repairs and/or work required.
(4) Allocate a time period for the work to be completed.
(5) Include an estimated cost which may be assessed to the property owner.
(Ord. 96-33, passed - -96; Am. Ord. 14-04, passed 8-5-14)