It shall be the duty of every owner of any lot or premises notified by the City Manager according to the foregoing provisions of this chapter, to promptly comply with the notices and construct, rebuild or repair the sidewalk as ordered. In case any owner shall neglect to build, rebuild or repair any sidewalk within the time prescribed in the notice of the Manager and the City, by any suit or proceeding, is compelled to pay damages for injuries to any person or persons on account of such neglect, such owner shall be liable to the City for the amount in a civil action in the proper court.