(a) When any sidewalk becomes inadequate or unsafe for the travel thereon, the City Council may adopt a resolution condemning such walk, and provide for the construction of a new walk in place of the walk condemned.

(b) The resolution providing for the construction or reconstruction of a sidewalk shall give the owner of the abutting property 30 days after its publication in which to construct or cause to be constructed or reconstructed the sidewalk at the abutting property owner’s expense. Such resolution shall be published once in the official City newspaper.

(c) If the sidewalk is not constructed by the property owner within 30 days of the publication of the resolution, the City Engineer shall cause the work to be done by the City or by contract under the provisions of TMC 12.35.030 through 12.35.050. (Ord. 17439 § 5, 12-7-99. Code 1995 § 130-377.)