(A) Where it has been determined by the City Engineer that an unsafe sidewalk exists, the city is empowered to require the adjacent property owner to repair or replace said sidewalk within 60 days of receipt of written notice.
(B) The property owner shall have the right to appeal the decision of the city to require repair or replacement and may exercise this right by filing a written request for appeal with the City Council within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the city which requires the repair, restoration, or replacement of the sidewalk.
(C) Such appeal shall be heard by the City Council at such time and place as is convenient for the City Council; however, it need not be heard at a regularly-scheduled hearing. All action by the city regarding the subject portion of said sidewalk shall be stayed pending such a hearing.
(D) Should the property owner fail to repair or replace said sidewalk within 60 days of written notice, the city is empowered to proceed with the replacement of said sidewalk, utilizing city employees to perform such work or by contracting with a licensed contractor for said work.
(E) Upon completion of said work, the city shall forward to the property owner a billing itemizing all expenditures for work performed, including a 12% administrative overhead expense item.
(F) Should the property owner fail to pay said bill in full within 30 days of receipt thereof, a 14% per annum finance charge shall be assessed to said bill at the annual percentage rate, during the period the bill remains unpaid. The Mayor is hereby authorized to approve a payment contract not to exceed six months in duration and requiring the 14% per annum finance charge. Should the property owner fail to enter into and fulfill a payment contract, said costs (including financing charges estimated to the tax payment date) shall be forwarded to the County Treasurer and County Assessor for inclusion with property taxes for the property in question, pursuant to state law. Said assessment shall constitute a lien on said property.
(Ord. 2020-06, passed 2-10-2021) Penalty, see § 10.99