(a) The cost for the construction of sidewalks to landowners in all R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-6 Residence Districts shall be assessed as follows for petitioned-for projects. For petitions that meet the requirements set forth herein.
(1) Petitions received by the Clerk of Council in 2022, the landowners in the affected area shall be assessed their portion of 20% of the entire cost of the project.
(2) Petitions received by the Clerk in 2023, the landowners in the affected area shall be assessed their portion of 35% of the entire cost of the project.
(3) Petitions received by the Clerk in 2024 and thereafter, the landowners shall be assessed their portion of 50% of the entire cost of the project.
(b) Assessments shall include all engineering and inspection costs including the cost of the field study, and any financing costs, in addition to the cost of construction.
(c) All costs associated with the construction and installation of new sidewalks shall be paid by each of the affected property owners, either in full upon completion of the project or through the levy of special assessments, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
(d) The assessment is to be paid over a specific length of time (10) years unless the Finance Director determines a longer period is appropriate, up to a maximum of 20 years) on a semi-annual basis. The semi-annual cost is included with the property tax invoices issued by Summit County for the specific property in question.
(Ord. 1992-43. Passed 4-20-92; Ord. 2006-117AA. Passed 4-16-07; Ord. 2020-021A. Passed 6-15-20; Ord. 2022-011AA. Passed 6-6-22.)