(a) General rule.-- A township may make emergency repairs to sidewalks within the township's corporate limits if an officer or designated individual representing the department or committee in charge of repairs to sidewalks upon inspection determines that a substantial and immediate danger exists to public health, safety and welfare. (b) Report.-- The officer or individual shall prepare a written report of the conditions which shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of the emergency justifying the repair. (c) Intent.-- This section is intended to provide an additional remedy for townships in connection with emergency repairs of sidewalks. (d) Service.-- (1) A copy of the written report shall be served upon the abutting property owner, along with a notice to make emergency repairs to the sidewalk within 48 hours of service of the notice and report. (2) The notice and copy of the report shall be served under section 5903(d)(1) (relating to paving and curbing sidewalks). (3) The report shall expressly state that emergency repairs are required. (4) If the owner fails to make the emergency repairs within the prescribed time, the township may make the emergency repairs to the sidewalk. (e) Cost.-- Upon the completion of emergency repairs, the cost of the repairs shall be a charge against the owner of the abutting property and shall be a lien, until paid, upon the abutting property, provided that a claim is filed for the lien in accordance with the law providing for the filing and collection of municipal claims. (f) Collection.-- The amount of the claim against the owner of the abutting property may also be collected from the owner by an action in assumpsit. CHAPTER 61 SANITARY SEWERS AND DRAINS Subchapter A. Establishing and Constructing Sewer And Drainage Systems, Sewer Connections and Rates, Disposal of Sewage and Assessment of Cost of Construction B. Acquisition of Sewer System from Private Interests and Distribution of Costs C. Contracts with Individuals or Corporations for Construction and Maintenance of Sewer and Drainage Systems D. Sewers and Drains in Streets or Highways or Over Private Property and Assessment of Cost of Construction According to Benefits E. Sewers under State and County Highways F. Connecting with Adjoining Sewer G. Joint Sanitary Sewers and Drains SUBCHAPTER A ESTABLISHING AND CONSTRUCTING SEWER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, SEWER CONNECTIONS AND RATES, DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE AND ASSESSMENT OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION Sec. 6101. Power to establish and construct sewers and drains and require connections and sewer rentals. 6102. Required connection and fees. 6103. Notice of contemplated construction. 6104. Location of sanitary sewers on private property. 6105. Treatment works and facilities. 6106. Cost of construction and payment. 6107. Sewer districts. 6108. Assessments.
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