Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 17.5. Special Assessments |
Article I. Street Lighting Assessments |
Division 2. Annual Assessments |
§ 17.5-11. Adoption of final assessment resolution.
(a) At the time named in the notice pursuant to section 17.5-10 or to which an adjournment or continuance may be taken by the city commission, the city commission shall receive any written objections of interested persons and may then, or at any subsequent meeting of the city commission, adopt the final assessment resolution, which shall:
(1) Confirm, modify or repeal the initial assessment resolution with such amendments, if any, as may be deemed appropriate by the city commission;
(2) Establish the rate of assessment to be imposed in the upcoming fiscal year;
(3) Approve the initial assessment roll, with such amendments as it deems just and right; and
(4) Determine the method of collection.
(b) The adoption of the final assessment resolution by the city commission shall constitute a legislative determination that all parcels assessed derive a special benefit from the street lighting services, facilities or programs to be provided or constructed and a legislative determination that the street lighting assessments are fairly and reasonably apportioned among the properties that receive the special benefit. All objections to the final assessment resolution shall be made in writing and filed with the city manager at or before the time or adjourned time of such hearing. The final assessment resolution shall constitute the annual rate resolution for the initial fiscal year in which street lighting assessments are imposed or reimposed under this article.
(Ord. No. 2010-10, § 1, 5-18-10)