Glasgow Special Tax May Be Levied for Sidewalk or Pavement Construction or Repair ordinance (§ 520.070)

When it shall become necessary for the Board of Aldermen to order any retaining wall, sidewalk, or pavement to be constructed or repaired as provided in this Chapter at the expense of the owner in front or alongside of whose property such improvement may be made, they shall immediately, on completion of said work, levy a special tax on such owner sufficient to pay all costs and expenses of such improvements and ten percent (10%) for the use of the City. If the owner of said property shall fail to pay said tax for the period of ten (10) days after the demand made by the City Collector, the City Attorney may collect the same by suit before any court having jurisdiction, and no property shall be exempt from seizure and sale upon a judgment so obtained.