If any owner shall neglect or refuse to build, rebuild, or repair any sidewalk, or if any owner shall neglect or refuse to keep any sidewalk clear of obstructions, encroachments, filth, snow, or ice, as herein provided, and the village by any suit or other proceedings is compelled to pay damages or costs to any person for injuries to any person or property on account of such neglect or refusal, such owner shall be severally liable to the village for the amount paid and the same may be collected by suit, if necessary, and service of any such note, as herein provided, shall not be construed to release the owner of the property from liability for injury to the person or property occasioned directly or indirectly by the condition of such walk.
(Ord. 5A-2001, passed 10-15-2001) Penalty, see § 153.99