§ 18-13. Initiation of improvement by city council.

(a)

Generally. In all cases of public improvement, not initiated by property owners, the city council shall have the discretionary authority to authorize the improvement, subject to all the provisions of this division.

(b)

Survey required. In such instances the city council shall require a designated officer of the city to make a general survey or examination of the street, area or property upon which any public improvement may ultimately be authorized and to submit a report in writing to the council on the need for, desirable extent of and probable cost of the proposed improvement. The estimated cost shall include construction, material, labor and engineering expenses. The report shall contain a description of the street, area and property involved, with an attached plat or diagram where practicable.

(c)

City portion cost. Where it is determined by a vote of four (4) members of the city council that the main purpose of the public improvement is to benefit the city as a whole and not for the improvement or convenience of the abutting property, the city shall pay not less than one-half (½) of all actual costs.

(Ord. No. 1992-2, 6-9-92)