Proceedings for the making of public improvements within the city may be commenced by resolution of the Council. Such action may be requested by the filing of a petition with the City Clerk signed by 50% of the owners of the property to be assessed for the improvement requesting that the improvement be made and that the cost thereof be defrayed by a special assessment upon the property benefitted, but such petition shall be advisory only and shall not be jurisdictional.
(1979 Code, § 1.103) (Ord. 38, passed 4-1-1969)