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When any block of sidewalk or sidewalk area requires repair in accordance with § 91.42, the Superintendent of Public Works or his or her designee shall notify in writing the persons owning the real estate who are responsible for repairing the blocks of the sidewalk or sidewalk area under the provisions of § 91.42 to effect such repairs commencing within 30 days and completing repairs within 60 days of the date of mailing of notice to the last known address of the owner of the real estate. Records maintained by the Shelby County Property Valuation Administrator may be relied upon to determine the identity and address of the owner of the real estate. Receipt of the notice shall be presumed conclusively unless and until notification of a change of address of such owners is received by the city.
(Ord. 2009-003, passed 4-7-2009)
Within the time set forth in § 91.43, any person thereby affected shall commence and complete the sidewalk repairs in an orderly and workmanlike manner in accordance with design standards for new sidewalks under applicable subdivision regulations. The costs of repairs shall be borne by the persons responsible under the provisions of § 91.42.
(Ord. 2009-003, passed 4-7-2009)
If, in the judgment of the Superintendent of Public Works, the work performed by the persons responsible under § 91.42 is unsatisfactory, or has not been performed in accordance with the applicable design specifications, the Superintendent of Public Works or his or her designee shall give written notice to the persons responsible and shall proceed under the provisions of § 91.46.
(Ord. 2009-003, passed 4-7-2009)
(A) Upon failure of the persons responsible under § 91.42 to complete repair of the blocks of sidewalk or the sidewalk area within the time specified, the city may undertake, without further notification to the owner to make such repairs at the expense of the persons responsible. Upon completion of the work by the city, the city shall notify and bill the responsible persons for the costs therein incurred, plus an administration charge equal to 20% of the costs. This total charge together with interest at 6% per annum on the unpaid balance commencing from the date of the bill until paid shall be due and owing to the city by the responsible persons and shall constitute and be a lien on the real estate to secure payment in full. If payment is made in full within 30 days after the date of the bill, interest will be waived and a discount equal to 10% of the total charges shall be credited against the bill.
(B) If any sum due hereunder is not paid within 30 days after the date of the bill, the sum shall then become subject to interest and penalty the same as for ad valorem real estate taxes and shall be collected in the same manner and by the same methods and remedies as ad valorem city taxes.
(Ord. 2009-003, passed 4-7-2009)
Due to the potential variations in sidewalks from block to block, the design specifications for the new sidewalks, curbs and paver strips shall vary from block to block. The design specifications for each block shall be determined by the City Engineer. No property owner shall alter the City Engineer's design specifications
(Ord. 2009-003, passed 4-7-2009)