A.    In the event that snow or ice conditions on sidewalks are in violation of Section 12.08.030, the director of public services may do one or more of the following:

    1.    Notify (using methods reasonable under the circumstances) the owner, tenant or lessee of the subject property to comply with the provisions of Section 12.08.030, and if the same is not done in a reasonable period of time, to cause the same to be done and recover the costs thereof in the name of Vernal City from the owner, tenant or lessee, all of whom shall be jointly and severally liable.

    2.    If snow or ice conditions on sidewalks present an immediate and unreasonable risk of harm to persons or property, have the snow or ice removed forthwith from the subject sidewalks and recover the cost thereof in the name of Vernal City from the owner, tenant or lessee, all of whom shall be jointly and severally liable.

    B.    This section shall not be interpreted to create any duties enforceable in a civil action for personal injuries. (Added during 1993 recodification)