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Sec. 15-19. Drains and running water; stagnant water.

If, upon any ground in the city, there is found a drain or
running water, the owner thereof or abutting property
owners, shall be required to keep the same clean, free and
unobstructed from filth, garbage or vegetation. If stagnant
water or a marshy place shall be found upon any premises
in the city, the owner thereof shall be required to drain such
stagnant water or fill such marsh forthwith, upon order of
the health officer. Upon failure to comply, the city manager

is hereby authorized to have such stagnant water drained and
such marshy place filled at the expense of the city and may
collect the expense for so doing from the owner or occupant
of the property. Such expense shall be in addition to any
penalty imposed pursuant to section 1-5 for failure to comply
with the order of the health officer. (Code 1959, § 15-19.)