The city may, in case of emergency, repair or order the repair of any sewer lateral or sewer pipe from the city sewer main to the premises served thereby, and if it does so, the cost of the repair work shall be repaid to the city by the owner of the premises served, which cost shall be treated and collected in the same manner and with the same remedies as for collection of charges for sewer services.
('72 Code, § 51.039) (Ord. 51-A, passed 10-4-76)