Special Assessments
The City of Northfield completes infrastructure improvement projects on a regular basis. These projects focus on making repairs to or replacing aging infrastructure. A large percentage of these projects is paid for by the City. The City does use special assessments, as allowed by state statute 429, to fund a portion of the projects.
Special assessments pay for public improvements that benefit private property. There are a wide range of improvements and services that the city is allowed to use assessments (please see the Special Assessment Guide). The Special Assessment guide details the assessment process and how the city determines the special assessment amounts.
Update: The City is revising the Special Assessment policy. The first reading of the policy was completed on June 15, 2009. The version posted here contains the non-substantive modifications recommended by City Council. The second reading will be July 6, 2009.
Resources
Special assessments pay for public improvements that benefit private property. There are a wide range of improvements and services that the city is allowed to use assessments (please see the Special Assessment Guide). The Special Assessment guide details the assessment process and how the city determines the special assessment amounts.
Update: The City is revising the Special Assessment policy. The first reading of the policy was completed on June 15, 2009. The version posted here contains the non-substantive modifications recommended by City Council. The second reading will be July 6, 2009.
Resources
- Special Assessment policy - full ordinance to be presented for the 2nd reading on July 6, 2009 [PDF - will open in a new window/tab]
- Special Assessment brochure - general information sent to homeowners to be assessed by City projects [PDF - will open in a new window/tab]