In the event that any owner or agent shall refuse to number his house or building in accordance with this chapter, the city council may cause notice to be given to such person or agent of not less than five (5) days, and if such person or agent still refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the council may cause the numbering to be painted or affixed as herein provided, and assess the costs thereof against such owner or agent, and such costs may be recovered in a civil proceeding, together with the costs, expenses and a reasonable attorney fee involved in such proceeding. Such remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to the remedy provided by the penal section of this code. (Ord. 13, 10-3-1932)