In all cases when any person shall perform any of the work mentioned in the preceding section, either under contract with the city or by virtue of permission obtained from the city council or any department of the city in accordance with the provisions of the ordinances of the city, such person shall be answerable for any and every damage which may be occasioned to persons, animals or property, by reason or carelessness in any manner connected with such work.
(Prior code § 33-54; Amend Coun. J. 1-14-97, p. 37762, § 59)