Montana § 7-12-4175 - Offstreet Parking Option -- Ordinance Setting Forth Method Of Assessment Required -- Hearing

§ 7-12-4175. Offstreet Parking Option -- Ordinance Setting Forth Method Of Assessment Required -- Hearing

Offstreet parking option -- ordinance setting forth method of assessment required -- hearing. (1) Before any improvement district for the establishment or improvement of offstreet parking can be created or financed under 7-12-4165 , the city council or commission must, prior to the creation of the district, pass a city ordinance setting forth the formula to be used in determining the assessment of each lot or parcel within the district. The formula must include but is not limited to the items to be considered in 7-12-4165 . (2) Prior to the adoption of any such ordinance, the council or commission shall make a determination of the formula for the method of assessment, considering all of the factors above set forth. A public hearing, after due notice, shall be held wherein concerned persons may present their objections to the formula or any part of it and point out errors and inequities and submit reasons for amendments and corrections. The council may continue the hearing from time to time. (3) After the council has heard all objections and suggestions, it shall correct any errors which it finds in the formula for assessment as originally made and shall finally establish and settle the formula for assessment in the same manner as any other city ordinance.