Applications received by the city recorder shall be referred to the department of public lands for investigation and recommendation. The department's report shall be forwarded to the city attorney for determination under the criteria of this chapter. All payments authorized by the city attorney shall be made by the director of the department of public lands solely from funds to be set aside under this chapter. (Ord. 31-21, 2021: Ord. 45-93 § 18, 1993: Ord. 87-86 § 1, 1986: prior code § 27-10-5)