The information provided below gives a general overview of the reasoning behind and the process for creating Local Improvement Districts. The Engineering Department will be happy to assist property owners wishing to initiate a Local Improvement District and provide them with more specific information relating to improvements in the specific area under consideration. Organization of concerned property owners cooperating to improve their property and the neighborhood appearance. Affordable financing of public improvements established and administered according to state law. A property owner sees a need for a public improvement in their neighborhood.
Contact is made with the city about the proposed improvement.
The proposed public improvement meets with the city's standards. A request is made for an LID petition. Rough estimate of assessment Petition is circulated by petition initiator Petition certification for LID Valid petition is certified by city engineer. Qualified property owners may add or delete their names from the petition from the date of certification to the close of the formal public hearing with city council. Forming an LID A valid petition and preliminary assessment roll is presented to city council by the city engineer.