If a railroad company fails to construct or repair such crossing, approach or sidewalk within thirty days after service of the notice provided for in Section 1030.04, Council may cause such crossing, approach or sidewalk to be constructed or repaired and charge the cost of so doing to the railroad company. Such cost, with interest, shall be recovered by a civil action, in the name of the City, against the railroad company, as provided by the laws of the State.
(1956 Code Sec. 977.12)