If the owner of any lot or parcel of ground in front of which a sidewalk is ordered constructed or reconstructed, or repaired, shall fail, neglect, or refuse to construct or reconstruct or repair the sidewalk within the time prescribed by resolution ordering such improvement or repair, the city council shall cause said improvement or repair to be made and the costs and expenses thereof be assessed against the lot or parcels of land adjoining or abutting where such improvements or repairs are made. All of this shall be done in accordance with the appropriate sections of the code of Iowa, as amended. (Ord. 32, 11-10-1970)