At the time of the adoption of the resolution of intention to establish a district, the council shall direct the chief engineer to study the proposed district. The council also shall direct the chief engineer to file with the council a report on the study at least 10 days before the public hearing on the proposed district. The report shall include but not be limited to an estimate of the cost of providing the proposed special improvements. In preparing the report, which may be general and preliminary and need not be based on detailed plans and specifications, the chief engineer may consult with or rely on reports and materials prepared by other city or State officers or any financial feasibility or other consultant retained by the city or any landowner to assist in the proceeding.
For the purpose of this section, “chief engineer” means the director of facility maintenance or, as designated by the director of budget and fiscal services, such other appropriate department director responsible for one or more of the special improvements in the proposed district.
(1990 Code, Ch. 34, Art. 2, § 34-2.4) (Added by Ord. 96-18; Am. Ord. 00-22)