Notwithstanding the special assessment procedure hereinbefore provided in this subchapter, when any number of citizens desire a public improvement within the village, and petition the Council for permission to be assessed for the sole cost of such improvement, the Council may, upon the affirmative vote of at least five members, order such improvement made, and the Council shall determine and assess the cost thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of such petition; provided, however, that no expenditures other than administrative, engineering, and legal costs and fees, shall be made unless funds are on hand or provided for by proper appropriation; and provided further, that the petitioners shall enter into a written contract with the village for the payment by petitioners of the whole cost of such improvement. The making and filing with the Clerk of such contract shall operate as a complete special assessment procedure.
(2005 Code, § 9.125) (Ord. 2-88, passed - -)