The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the city. The tree board will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal shall be done by the owners at their expense within thirty (30) days after the date of the service of notice. Each tree or problem will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal on the owners' property tax notice. (Ord. G-786 § 2 (part), 1994: prior code § 16-122)