Ordinances-1996-209

Ordinance # 1996- 209 pg . 2 single square of the sidewalk with one or more depressions equal to three- fourths ( 3/ 4) inch or more; 6. A single square of sidewalk cracked in such a manner that no part thereof has a ' piece greater than one square foot; 7. , A sidewalk with any part thereof missing to the full depth; 8. A change from the design or construction grade equal to or greater than three- fourths ( 3/ 4) inch per foot . Section 4. Mandated Repairs : A. If sidewalks not properly maintained as required under Section 3 above, the City of Tiffin may serve notice on the abutting property owner, by certified mail to the property owner as shown by the records of the Johnson County Auditor, requiring the abutting property owner to repair, replace, or reconstruct sidewalks . B. If action is not taken by the abutting property owner within a reasonable time, the City of Tiffin may perform the required action and assess the costs against the property tax. This power does not relieve the abutting property owner of liability as outlined in abutting Section 6. Section 5. Personal Injury Liability/ Failure To Maintain. A. . In the event that the abutting property owner does not maintain sidewalks as required and action is brought the Tiffin for personal injuries alleged to against City of been its Tiffin in have caused by negligence, may notify, it the writing, any person ( s) by whose negligence claims injury was caused. B. The notice shall state: 1. The pendency of the action, 2. The name of the plaintiff (s) , 3. The name and location of the court where the action is pending, 4. A brief statement of the alleged facts from 2