Every person referred to in section 7-1-13 of this chapter shall be directly responsible for all work as herein referred to, which may be done under his direction. In the event that any such work is done unskillfully or carelessly, or should such person neglect or refuse to comply with the specifications herein referred to, or with this code or other city ordinances, the city engineer may recommend to the mayor and city council the forfeiture of the bond.
The mayor or city council may order that the bond of such person shall be forfeited. (1960 Compilation § 14-108)