(a) If the damage to a sidewalk was caused by action of the City in raising the grade of the street higher than the sidewalk level so that the sidewalk damage occurred, or if the damage to the sidewalk was caused by trees owned by the City in the right of way by growth of roots, then the City shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the repairs.
(b) On all other repairs where the damage to the sidewalk was not caused by the City as set forth in subsection (a) hereof, but where the repairs are necessary because of deterioration of the sidewalk from time and use, then the repairs shall be paid eighty percent (80%) by the property owner and twenty percent (20%) by the City.
(c) The Sidewalk Commission shall make the determination of the priority of sidewalks that should be repaired by the City, where the damage is caused by the City as set forth in subsection (a) hereof, so that the repairs can be made based upon the priority list as determined by the Commission according to available City funds as appropriated in each calendar year.
(d) All sidewalks shall be made to the specifications of width, grade and depth of the concrete over both walk areas and driveway areas according to City specifications or plans approved by the Municipal Administrator.
(Ord. 2049. Passed 10-22-90.)