Ordinances-1996-209

which the cause arose, 5. That the City of Tiffin believes that the person(s) notified is liable to it for any judgment rendered against the city, and 6. That the person(s) notified are requested to appear and defend. C. A judgment obtained in the suit is conclusive in any action by the City of Tiffin against any person(s) so notified, as to the existence of the defect or other cause of the injury or damage, as to the liability of the City of Tiffin to the plaintiff in the first named action, and as to the amount of the damage or injury. D. The City of Tiffin may maintain an action against the person notified to recover the amount of the judgment together with all the expenses incurred by the city in the suit. Section 6. Snow & Ice Removal: A. The abutting property owner is responsible for the removal of the natural accumulations of snow and ice from the sidewalks within a reasonable amount of time and may be liable for damages causes by the failure of the abutting property owner to use reasonable care in the removal of the snow or ice. A "reasonable time" shall not exceed twenty-four (24) hours. B. All additional provisions of Iowa Code Sec. 364.12 (2.b)] are incorporated herein. C. If the abutting property owner does not remove the natural accumulations of snow and ice within a reasonable period of time, the City of Tiffin may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. Section 7. Sidewalk Construction Standards A. For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined: