2027 Special Assessment Policy
Summary
The updated policy governing what property owners are charged for street and utility work now recognizes 7-foot sidewalks on collector streets, keeps decorative street lighting out of special assessments except where the downtown streetscape plan requires it, and was recommended for approval unanimously.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Determines which street and sidewalk improvement costs get charged to adjacent property owners versus the city at large.
Property owners get clear, consistent rules for what they'll be assessed when streets near them are rebuilt.
Property owners who will be assessed for adjacent improvements.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council — October 21, 2026
The Council approved the city's 2027 special assessment policy, which governs how property owners are charged for certain infrastructure improvements.
Finance Committee — October 12, 2026
The updated policy governing what property owners are charged for street and utility work now recognizes 7-foot sidewalks on collector streets, keeps decorative street lighting out of special assessments except where the downtown streetscape plan requires it, and was recommended for approval unanimously.
Common Council — February 18, 2026
The council adopted preliminary resolutions for sanitary laterals, storm laterals, storm mains, concrete pavement, driveway aprons and sidewalks, sending them to Finance to set assessment rates. Affected property owners will pay part of these costs.
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