(A) In proposing a method of assessment of the costs of the improvement, the following shall be considered.

(1) The use of any just and reasonable method of determining the extent of the district boundaries consistent with the benefits derived;

(2) The use of any method of apportioning the sum to be assessed as is just and reasonable among the properties determined to be specially benefited;

(3) Payment by the city of all or any part of the cost of any improvement when, in the opinion of the City Council, on account of topographical or physical conditions, unusual or excessive use by the general public or other character of the work involved, or when the Council otherwise believes the situation warrants; provided that proportion to be paid by the city represents a reasonable relation between the benefits derived by the property specially assessed and the benefits derived by the city as a whole.

(B) Nothing herein contained shall preclude the Council from using other available means of financing improvement, including federal or state grants in aid, sewer service or other types of services or charges, revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, or other legal means of finance. In the event any of the other means of finance are used, the Council may, in its discretion levy special assessments hereunder according to benefits to cover any part of the costs of the improvement not covered by such means.
(Ord. 431, passed 8-23-61)