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these numbers. Final design has not been completed at this stage, so it really is still <br /> an estimate. And, if you are estimating special assessments, coming down later <br /> with actual bids is better than the other direction. <br /> The City Council reviews this Report. It is not unheard of to have discussion <br /> amongst the Council Members on different parts of the Report— with the Council <br /> voting on possible changes to the Report before approval and proceeding to the <br /> next steps. <br /> 3. Notice of a public hearin o�e proposed improvement. A preliminary <br /> assessment hearing must be held on the proposed improvement. The City must <br /> post notices in the newspaper as well as mail notices to individual property <br /> owners in the proposed special assessment area. <br /> 4. Improvement (Preliminary Assessment hearing. At the hearing, the <br /> Council should give interested people a chance to be heard. Written comments <br /> are also acceptable. When a petition signed by 100 percent of the landowners <br /> requests the improvement, the Council may order the improvement without a <br /> hearing. <br /> 5. Ordering the preparation of plans. The Council votes on whether or not to <br /> have the City Engineer prepare the necessary plans and specifications. <br /> 6. Improvements are bid. The Council accepts the plans and calls for <br /> construction bids. The project is advertised, and bids are received and opened. <br /> 7. Final assessment hearing on the improvement. Based on the bid and other <br /> project costs, an assessment roll is prepared listing the amount assessed against <br /> each property that will benefit from the improvement. Following proper <br /> newspaper and individual notices, a hearing is held to allow people to comment <br /> on the special assessments. Written comments are also acceptable. <br /> 8. A�proval and certification of the assessment roll. After the hearing, the <br /> Council votes on whether or not to approve the assessment roll. If they do, the <br /> City certifies it to the County Auditor. <br /> Property owners can pay the full assessment right after the Certification of the <br /> Assessment Roll. Or, they can pay it off on their taxes over a number of years at <br /> a specified interest rate - the term and interest rate being set by the City Council <br />