The owners of lots where sidewalks, curbing or gutters are to be constructed or repaired shall be notified in accordance with Ohio R.C. 715.261 relative thereto and in accordance with the following procedure:
(a) Council shall request an inspection.
(b) Council shall pass a resolution determining the necessity to proceed with the notification of owners.
(c) Notices shall be sent, by registered mail, to owners, to repair or replace in not more than thirty days.
(d) If the notice is returned, or an owner cannot be located, then public notice shall be given in the newspaper.
(e) If a property owner does not construct or replace, the City shall proceed with the work or hire a contractor.
(Ord. 91-5898. Passed 7-9-91.)
(f) The cost of construction shall then be assessed to the property owner or if not reimbursed within thirty days, the Clerk of Council may certify to the County Auditor for placement of the tax duplicate the costs incurred, including the cost of service or publication of notice and any reasonable administrative costs, together with a proper description of the premises, and such costs shall become a lien against such premises and shall be collected as other taxes and returned to the Municipality as provided in Ohio R.C. 715.261.