Sec. 184. - Sidewalks.

The council may, by resolution, declare that certain specified sidewalks shall be constructed or repaired. Upon the passage of such a resolution the city clerk shall cause written notice of the passage thereof to be served upon the owner, or agent of the owner, of each parcel of land abutting upon such sidewalk, who is a resident of the city, in the manner provided by law for the service of summons in civil action. The city clerk shall preserve a copy of the notice with the time and manner of service endorsed thereon, signed by the person serving it. For the purpose of such service, if the owner of any such property be not a resident of the city, any person charged with the collection of rent, or the payment of taxes on such property, or having control thereof in any way, shall be regarded as the agent of the owner and service upon such person shall have the like force and effect as though personal service were made upon the owner thereof. If it appear in any such returns, however, that the owner is a non-resident, or that neither such owner or agent could be found, one publication of a copy of the resolution in the City Bulletin shall be deemed sufficient notice to such owner.

(Amended 11-3-98.)