In addition to the provisions of section 28-67, and as an alternate paving policy, the town council shall have the authority, right and privilege, but not the duty, to pave at public expense, from any appropriate fund, dirt streets existing within the municipal limits of the town as of September 1, 1971. Any such paving authorized by the town council shall be based upon priorities established by the town council, and shall be based upon a finding of fact that such paving is necessary for the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the town. The council may require, in its sole discretion, that petitions be filed by adjacent property owners, who shall petition for and agree to pay the entire cost of all installation of curbing and guttering, storm drainage and other improvements required by the council.
(Code 1976, § 14-24; Code 1982, § 17-44)