§ 19-65. Method of making special assessments.

(a)

Special assessments upon the property deemed to be benefited by a public improvement shall be by any one of the following methods; provided the method to be employed in making said special assessment shall be set forth in the resolution of necessity:

(1)

By a percentage of the assessed taxable value of the property assessed.

(2)

In proportion to the benefits which may result from the improvement.

(3)

By the foot frontage of the property bounding or abutting upon the improvement.

(b)

When a majority of the recorded owners of the frontage of lands liable to be assessed for any special local improvement shall petition the city council for any such improvement, the council may order such improvement to be made. In other cases, public improvements shall be made in the discretion of the city council.

(Ord. No. 82-132, § 5, 7-27-82)