All public streets and alleys and sidewalk pavements shall be kept in good repair. Such repair work, whether done by the city or by the abutting owner shall be under the supervision of the superintendent of streets and sewers. (1979 Code Ch. 10, Art. I, § 6)
It shall be the duty of every city officer or employee becoming cognizant of any defect in any street or alley or sidewalk or any obstruction thereof to report the same to the superintendent of streets and sewers as soon as possible. (1979 Code Ch. 10, Art. I, § 8)