The City shall have the power to make any and every type of public improvement not forbidden by the laws of this State and to levy special assessments to pay all or any part of the cost of such improvements as are of a local character. The amounts assessed to benefited property to pay for such local improvements may equal the cost of the improvement, including all costs and expenses connected therewith, with interest, until paid, but shall in no case exceed the benefits to the property.
The Council may provide by ordinance that the cost of sprinkling, snow or rubbish removal, or of any other service to streets, sidewalks, or other public property, or the costs of any services to other property undertaken by the City may be assessed against the property benefited and collected in like manner as are special assessments.
After this Charter takes effect local improvements commenced prior thereto shall be completed and assessments may be levied and securities issued for the financing thereof as prescribed by the law (or Charter provisions) applicable thereto. The Council may prepare and adopt a comprehensive ordinance prescribing the procedure which shall be followed thereafter in making all local improvements and levying assessments therefor. The Council may elect to use State law or the local improvement ordinance for the purpose of providing local improvements and assessments thereof.
Public works, including all local improvements, may be constructed, extended, repaired, and maintained either directly by day labor or by contract. The City shall require contractors to give bonds for the protection of the City and all persons furnishing labor and materials pursuant to the laws of the State.