New Franklin Construction, Alteration or Repair Prior to Paving: Work by City ordinance (§ 705.120)

A. If the person against whom an improvement is to be assessed pursuant to a resolution adopted under Section 705.100 shall refuse or neglect to construct, repair, raise, lower or relay such lateral within the time specified in the notice given him/her, the Board shall then, by resolution, cause such work to be done according to the resolution authorizing the same and the cost and expense thereof shall be a lien upon the premises in front of or contiguous to such lateral. The same shall be assessed, levied and collected in the same manner and be included in the amount raised for sewer purposes as other taxes.

B. The Board shall keep or cause to be kept an itemized account of the total cost of work done under this Section, verify the same and file it with the City Clerk. The amount so verified shall be the amount assessed and collected against such premises and the cost shall be paid out of the contingent fund and upon receipt of such sum from the taxpayer, it shall be credited to the contingent fund.