If the owner or agent of the owner of any lot or parcel of land in front of which any sidewalk, curb or gutter has been ordered constructed shall fail or neglect within thirty (30) days, to construct such sidewalk, curb or gutter, the city council may cause the same to be constructed by the letting of a contract for the construction thereof to the lowest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids for the construction thereof. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)