In order to establish, erect, construct, regulate, and keep in good repair bridges, culverts, and crossways used by each property owner as a means of ingress and egress, by and between his or her property and the public thoroughfare, of any nature, and to regulate the construction and use of the same, it is hereby directed that the cost of that construction, repair, and upkeep shall be defrayed by the owners of the lot, or part of lot or block fronting on the public thoroughfare. The actual cost plus labor for bridges, culverts, and crossways constructed by the city shall be collected, if necessary, by the sale of the lot, or part of lot or block on which it fronts, together with the cost of collection, in the same manner as is provided for construction and maintenance of sidewalks in the city. The construction shall conform to specifications set out by the City Superintendent, the purpose of which shall be to allow the free and unhindered movement of surface water in the drainage areas of the city.
(Ord. 48, passed 7-18-1960) Penalty, see § 95.99