Why does the City use special assessments for street projects?

Federal and MSA funding is insufficient, limited to certain streets, and/or requires a local match (20%). The City does not maintain a capital improvement fund sufficient to "pay cash" for street projects. A "cash" fund for streets projects would likely more than double property taxes. The City bonds money to pay for street projects and state statute requires that at lest 20% of the project cost be special assessed.

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1. How does the City determine my special assessment?
2. What sources of funds are available for street projects?
3. When are special assessment payments due?
4. Why does the City use special assessments for street projects?
5. What are the consequences of not constructing street projects?
6. How long will a project take?