A. Repair By Owner: When any sidewalk or portion thereof needs repair, the city manager shall issue a notice and prepare a certified copy. The certified copy shall be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and returned, to the last known address, or served personally upon the owner or occupant of the lot or premises abutting on that portion of said street or sidewalk. The notice shall require such person to commence proper construction or repair of the sidewalk within thirty (30) days after the service of such notice and diligently prosecute such work; provided, that if such lot or premises is not occupied by any person and the owner thereof is unknown to the city manager or does not reside in the city, then a certified copy of such notice hereinbefore provided shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises, and such posting shall have the same effect as service of notice by registered or certified mail or personally upon the owner. The city manager shall, immediately upon making service or posting the notice as hereinbefore provided, make a written return or certificate of service of the time, place and manner of service; the original notice and the return or certification of said officer shall constitute a permanent record of the city and shall be kept on file in the office of the city manager. (1962 Code § 8-2-10)
B. Failure To Repair By Owner; Repair By City: If the repair or construction of the sidewalk or any portion is not commenced within thirty (30) days after service of notice has been made or if the construction or repair is not prosecuted with diligence after having been commenced, then the city manager may have the same repaired or constructed in a proper manner and at a reasonable cost. Upon ascertaining the amount of such reasonable cost for construction or repair, he shall immediately notify the city recorder in writing, which notice shall set forth the time and manner in making repairs or construction and the cost. The notice shall be attached to the original notice and constitute a part of the record of lien for improvements; and upon receipt of such notification, the city recorder shall forthwith enter the same, together with all expenses in the "lien docket" of the city against the lot and premises abutting on that portion of the sidewalk so constructed or repaired. (1962 Code § 8-2-11)