A. Upon receipt of a petition for the formation of an improvement district the city clerk shall forward the petition to the council. The council shall by resolution:
1. determine whether the petition has sufficient and proper petitioners and signatures; and
2. make a preliminary determination whether the requested improvement appears to be necessary and should be made.
The findings made by the council under this section are conclusive.
B. A resolution of the council containing affirmative determinations pursuant to subsection A shall constitute direction to the mayor to prepare a report and recommendation pursuant to § 5.30.070.
(Ord. 94-7 (part), 1994)