(A) There is hereby created the Office of Street Commissioner, who shall see that the streets and sidewalks are kept in repair and free from all obstructions and rubbish which in any manner may affect the health, safety or convenience of the inhabitants of the city. In performing the duties, he or she shall first notify the abutting property owner personally, or by registered mail, of the disrepair, obstruction or rubbish, and if the same is not remedied within 48 hours after service of the notice to the property owner, the Street Commissioner shall have the same corrected and the cost of the same shall become a lien against the property.
(B) He or she shall superintend the building of all sidewalks ordered by the Council and not constructed by the property owners. When ordered by the Council, he or she shall open or improve any public street or alley and build or erect any sidewalks or crosswalks at the expense of the city. For that purpose, on behalf of the city, he or she may contract for the purchase of the necessary material for the improvements or repairs, employ necessary labor and build the same. Bills for the construction, endorsed "Correct" by the Street Commissioner, shall be presented to the Council for payment by the parties furnishing the material or performing the labor. He or she shall supervise and direct the laying of all water mains or water pipes, telegraph or telephone poles and wires upon or under the streets or alleys of the city. He or she shall make the necessary water connections for prospective users when requested by the Water Commissioner. He or she shall perform the other duties as the Mayor or Council may from time to time determine.
(C) He or she shall give a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties in the sum as the Council may by ordinance require.
(Ord. 214, passed 5-21-1941; Ord. 293, passed 10-21-1974)