Every building hereafter erected shall be connected with the sewer system at the time of its construction. In the event that any property owner, occupant, or lessee shall neglect, fail, or refuse, within a period of ten days after notice has been given to him or her to do so by registered mail or by publication in a newspaper in or of general circulation in the village, to make such connection, the Board of Trustees shall have the power to cause the same to be done, to assess the cost thereof against the property, and to collect the assessment thus made in the manner provided for collection of other special taxes and assessments.
(Neb. RS 18-503) (1996 Code, § 3-204)