(A) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Village Council may by resolution require the owners of lots or premises to construct sidewalks in the public street right-of-way adjacent to or abutting upon such lots and premises at locations where sidewalks are absent or have not previously existed; or to reconstruct sidewalks at locations where the Village Council determines that existing sidewalks are determined to require substantial repair such that replacement with new sidewalks is proper. The resolution shall contain a description of the sidewalk to be constructed, reconstructed or replaced, and specify the period of time for performance. A certified copy of said resolution shall be mailed by first class mail to each property owner of lots of premises adjacent to or abutting said sidewalks or proposed sidewalks at the address shown on the last general tax assessment roll of the village, and to each party in interest whose name and address appears on said tax assessment roll.
(B) The resolution by the Village Council shall be preceded by a notice and by a public hearing at which matters pertaining to new construction or to the reconstruction or replacement of sidewalks, the period of time in which the acts shall be performed and all other related matters shall be addressed and considered. Property owners and parties in interest of adjacent or abutting lots or premises shall be provided with notice providing a description of the proposed work and the period of time for performance, and the date, time and place of the public hearing. The notice shall be in writing and shall be served in the manner prescribed in division (A) above not less than ten days prior to the date of hearing. Notice shall also be made by one publication in a newspaper published or circulated within the village. Publication shall be made not less than seven days prior to the date of hearing. Property owners and other interested parties may address the Village Council in person or by representative, or in writing.
(Ord. 157, passed 1-12-2005)