Proceedings for the making of local public improvements within the village, the tentative necessity thereof and the determination that the whole or any part of the expense thereof shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the property especially benefitted, provided that all special assessments levied shall be in proportion to the benefits derived from the improvements, may be commenced by a majority resolution of the Council, with or without petition.
(Prior Code, § 32.03) (Ord. 20, passed 7-20-1993)