The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the efficient, economic and safe operation of the street lighting system for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the public within the city. In order to appropriately distribute the costs of the establishment, operation, construction, repair, replacement, maintenance, enlargement and improvement of the system, it is hereby determined by the City Council that every developed property benefits from the safety and convenience of street lights and, therefore, there shall be a special service charge imposed upon every special service charge unit as it is defined in § 55.03 below located within the city.
(Ord. 1034, passed 8-9-10)