3.02.015 Initiation of local improvements – Resolution of intention.
A. Whenever the council considers it necessary to make a local improvement to be paid for in whole or in part by special assessment according to benefits conferred, or when the owners of one-half of the property to benefit specially from the local improvement, by written petition request the council to make a local improvement, the council by resolution (hereinafter referred to as the “resolution of intention”) shall declare its intention to make the local improvement.
B. The resolution of intention shall:
1. describe the general nature, location and extent of the proposed local improvement and of the proposed local improvement district;
2. declare the council’s intention to make the improvement;
3. indicate the method and manner of carrying out the improvement;
4. contain an estimate of the probable total cost of the improvement;
5. indicate the method of assessment to be used to arrive at a fair apportionment of the whole or any portion of the cost of the improvement to the properties specially benefited;
6. set a public hearing on the improvement; and
7. direct that notice be given of the proposed improvement and of the public hearing.
C. The resolution of intention may include alternative proposals relating to a proposed local improvement; provided, however, that all of the information required for a particular local improvement shall be included for each alternative proposal.