(A) When the Council declares, by resolution, that certain sidewalks specified in the resolution shall be constructed, the Clerk of Council shall cause a written notice of the passage of the resolution to be served upon the owner, or agent of the owner, of each lot, part of lot, or parcel of land abutting on the sidewalk, when the owner or agent is a resident of the village, in the manner provided by law for the service of summons in a civil action. For the purpose of the service, if the owner is not a resident of the village, any person charged with the collection of rents or the payment of taxes on the properties, or having general control thereof in any way, shall be regarded as the agent of the owner.
(B) If it appears that the owner or agent is not a resident of the village, or that the owner or agent of the place of residence cannot be found, or that personal service has not been made upon, or accepted by, the owner or agent, publication of a copy of the resolution in a newspaper of general circulation in the village, once a week for two successive weeks, shall be made and shall be deemed sufficient notice to the owner. In case of publication where sidewalks are included in the same resolution, only that portion of the resolution that pertains to the sidewalk belonging to the owner, upon whom service has not otherwise been made, shall be included in the publication. Return of a copy of the notice within the time and manner of service endorsed thereon, signed by the officer serving it, shall be made to the Village Clerk.
(Ord. 551, passed 9-7-2004)