(A) At the hearing on remonstrances and objections to the proposed improvement, the Council shall hear both oral objections to the proposed improvement and any written remonstrances thereto. Written remonstrances of the owners of 2/3 of the land to be specially assessed the cost of the improvement, according to the method of assessment which shall have been specified by the Council for the improvement shall defeat the proposed improvement if in the opinion of the Council the remonstrance is a valid and sufficient one. If the proposed improvement is defeated, no further action to effect the improvement shall be taken for 6 months. If the Council, after hearing objections and considering any remonstrances, finds that there is not sufficient remonstrance, it may proceed with improvement.
(B) Nothing herein shall prevent the Council from authorizing an improvement where the affected property owners desire to contract for the improvements; provided, however, that all property improvements shall be in accordance with city standard specifications and shall be inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Property owners who contract for an improvement shall bear the cost for engineering, inspection and all other costs incident thereto.
(C) Nothing herein shall prevent the Council from authorizing public improvements by the city itself.
(Prior Code, Ord. 56, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 137, passed 9-28-1976)