(A) (1) If the report shall confirm the existence of a defective sidewalk as defined in this section, the Superintendent shall cause a notice to be served upon the owner or his or her executor, legal representative or agent, either personally or by first class prepaid mail, addressed to the last known address or the owner or other person mentioned herein as the address is shown on the records of the Superintendent.
(2) If the name of the owner or place of residence cannot be ascertained, notice shall be served by posting in a conspicuous place upon the premises.
(B) The notice shall contain the following:
(1) Description of the premises upon which the sidewalk is located;
(2) The statement of the particulars in which the sidewalk is defective;
(3) A designation of the area in which repair or replacement is to be made;
(4) An order that the repair or correction of the defective portion of the sidewalk shall commence within 30 days of personal service or within 40 days of service by mailing;
(5) A procedure to schedule a hearing before the Village Board if the owner does not agree with the findings of the Superintendent of Public Works. That hearing shall be scheduled not less than 20 business days from the date of service of the written notice; and
(6) A statement that in the event of neglect or refusal to comply with the order to repair, or replace the defective sidewalk, the Village Board is authorized to provide that the sidewalk be secured and repaired and that all expenses thereof assessed against the land in which the sidewalk is located including related necessary or incidental expenses.
(Ord. 2-2006, passed 3-27-2006)