The notice referred to in § 20-3-11 of this article shall be in writing signed by the City Manager, and be addressed to the owner of the contiguous or adjacent lot or tract, and shall notify the owner that the City Council has ordered the sidewalk to be replaced, reconstructed, or repaired; shall identify the sidewalk or part thereof as to which such work is to be done; shall describe repairs, if any, to be made; shall state the time within which such work shall be completed; and shall inform the owner that, upon the owner’s failure to cause the work to be done as ordered, the city will do the work, or cause it to be done, and will assess the cost thereof to the lot or tract as authorized by law. Service of the notice shall be made by delivering a copy thereof to the owner if the owner resides within the corporate limits of the city. Provided, if the owner does not reside, or after diligent search cannot be found, within the corporate limits of the city, a copy of the notice shall be sent to the owner by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the owner; provided, further, if no address of the owner can be ascertained after diligent inquiry, a copy of the notice shall be delivered to the person, if any, who is in actual possession of the premises or a person who is the agent of the owner for the purpose of renting, or collecting rentals on, the property or, if the premises are unoccupied, shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. Service of notice by mailing or posting shall be deemed complete upon mailing or posting as herein provided.
(Ord. 3097, passed - -1988)