§ 12.08.080. Assessments.

A.

Sidewalks, Driveway Apron, Curb and Gutter. The abutting property owner shall be assessed the entire cost of sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutter. However, the abutting property owner will not be assessed the cost of matching, with like-in-kind materials and construction, any existing driveway behind the sidewalk. A credit will be allowed for replacement of existing concrete sidewalk and/or existing concrete driveway apron that is in good condition and the property owner provides proof of payment for replacement within the last five years and provided that the improvement meets the requirements of Section 12.08.020(B) as determined by the public works committee, based upon the recommendation from the city engineer.

B.

Corner Exemptions. When curb, gutter and/or sidewalk is placed on the long side of a corner property (the second side, if the frontages on both streets are equal) a free exemption of one-third of the long side shall be allowed. The maximum corner exemption shall be sixty (60) feet. Only residentially zoned property shall receive a corner exemption. This exemption shall be allowed at the time that these improvements are constructed on at least two sides of the lot. If the improvements are constructed on one side of the lot and no improvements are installed on the other side or sides of the lot, the corner lot exemption will be credited at the time of the installation of the improvements on the second side.

C.

When Special Consideration is to be Given. Lots or parcels with unusual shapes or multiple frontages shall be given special consideration by the common council and/or its agent. The assessment for such parcels shall be set by the city council and/or its agents following the standards of this section where possible.

D.

Intersection Construction. The entire cost of intersection construction shall be paid for by the city at large.

E.

Reserved.

F.

Reserved.

G.

City Ornamental Street Lighting. Adequate ornamental lighting shall be installed by the utility commission upon request of the city council.

H.

Payment of Assessments.

1.

Assessments may be paid in full or in five or eight annual installments.

2.

Interest rates shall be the prevailing interest rates available to the city for borrowing money at the time of construction. That interest rate shall be applied per annum on the unpaid balance.

3.

If the total assessment for any single improvement exceeds five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a residential parcel, the payment may be made in eight annual installments.

I.

Street Openings.

1.

The full cost of opening new streets or extending existing streets, including engineering costs, whether done by city forces or by contract, shall be assessed to the abutting property owners.

2.

Any petitioner(s) for any street opening shall provide the following:

a.

To dedicate by deed and registered survey the entire right-of-way at a width approved by the common council;

b.

To perform complete clearing and grubbing of all trees, stumps and other plant growth and remove structures or obstructions within the dedicated right-of-way to be opened for street purposes.

3.

The duties and obligations of the petitioner(s) as set forth in subsection (I)(2) of this section shall be complied with by such petitioner(s) within such time as may be established by the common council subsequent to the council's receiving the petition. Should the petitioner(s) not meet the duties and obligations set forth in this chapter, the common council may, after due deliberation, dishonor such petition.

4.

Payment of Assessments. Costs assessed for opening new streets or extending existing streets shall be paid in full within ninety (90) days of a billing following completion of the work.

(Ord. 55-2002; Ord. 54-2002; Ord. 53-2002; Ord. 20-2000; prior code § 4-2-8)

(Ord. No. 246-2017, 2-22-2018)