Every abutting property owner, who has been notified as provided in Sections 12.20.020 and 12.20.030, who shall fail to make improvements to the abutting sidewalk as ordered, shall be liable for injury or damage to any person caused by the defective condition of the sidewalk. Such owner shall be liable to the City for all damages, injuries, costs, and disbursements which it may be required to pay the person injured. (Ord. 1261, 1975)