When any side sewer or private sewage system is constructed, connected or repaired and does not comply with the provision of this chapter, and is a menace to health or is liable to cause damage to public or private property, the city shall give notice thereof to the owner, agent or occupant of the property in which such condition exists. Should the owner, agent or occupant fail to remedy the condition within the time specified in the notice, the city may perform such work as may be necessary to comply with this chapter. The cost of such work shall be collected from the person responsible for the condition or the amount thereof shall become a lien upon the property and shall be collected in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 5852 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)