§ 25-55. Form of resolution ordering construction.  


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  • (a)

    The city council may by resolution passed by a majority vote, order the construction, reconstruction or repair of sidewalks or curbs and gutters along any section or part thereof in the city or in front of any property abutting upon the sidewalk, curb or gutter.

    (b)

    The resolution shall, in general terms, describe such sidewalks or curbs and gutters and the street, avenue, alley or place or section or part thereof along which such sidewalks or curbs and gutters are to be constructed, reconstructed or repaired. The council shall have the power to assess the whole cost of any such sidewalk and/or curb and gutter or any part thereof against the property abutting or fronting thereon and against the owner thereof, except the cost of excavation and grading which shall be borne by the city.

(Code 1966, § 21-32)