§ 40-85. Performance of work by city at request of property owner.
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Any property owner or his duly authorized agent, who shall desire the city to construct
for him any sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter, or to reconstruct, or repair or regrade
the same, shall have the right to petition the city council therefore, asking that
such work be performed at the cost and expense of the petitioner, offering to defray
all costs of advertising for bids, if any, letting contract and cost of grading, constructing
and finishing, and designate the terms upon which he can pay. Upon receiving such
petition, the same shall be referred to the city engineer, who shall determine forthwith
the line and grade, make a record thereof and estimate the cost of construction, including
the advertising for bids, if necessary, and report to the council. Should the council
see fit to grant such petition, it shall determine the material out of which the improvements
shall be constructed and the manner of payment therefor. Before any work or sidewalk,
driveway, curb, or gutter construction shall be undertaken by the city for any property
owner, such property owner shall comply with all requirements of the city as to payment
therefor, either in cash in advance, or part cash and the giving of security for the
unpaid balance. The city shall have the right to award any quantity of work under
this section to a general contractor whose bid shall be accepted by the council as
the lowest and best secure bid for the construction of sidewalks, driveways, curbs
and gutters during a stipulated time, not to exceed one year.
