§ A281-11. Special assessments for current services.

A. 

The City Council may provide for the collection of certain service charges as a special assessment against the property benefitting from the service. Special charges that may be assessed include those for:

(1) 

Snow, ice or rubbish removal from sidewalks, weed elimination from streets or private property;

(2) 

Removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property;

(3) 

Installation or repair of water service lines;

(4) 

Street sprinkling or other dust treatment of streets;

(5) 

The trimming and care of trees and the removal of trees from any street and the treatment and removal of insect-infested or diseased trees on private property;

(6) 

The repair of sidewalks and alleys;

(7) 

In cases where the property owner requests the connection of the premises to the utilities, the obligation rests on the owner for all unpaid charges. It permits placing the obligation for all utility services upon the owner and provides for collecting unpaid bills with taxes.

B. 

Implementation of this section must be authorized by the City Code. Provisions for the levy and collection of the assessment are the same as for other improvements except that any special assessment levied under this section is payable in no more than 10 annual installments, the number to be determined by the Council.