Street Paving

Question 1

Street paving assessment is calculated on a ___ ____ basis.

Answer 1

front foot

This refers to the measurement along the street.

Question 2

Why are property owners only charged to the middle of the street?

Answer 2

Because the property owners across the street are also charged.

Question 3

What is the formula for the street paving assessment?

Answer 3

• front feet * cost per front foot = total cost
• total cost * percentage paid by homeowners % 2 (half the street) = homeowner’s cost of paving

Question 4

Example for paving: city pays 30%…. paving costs $24 per front foot… what is the special assessment for Lot A that measure 100 feet by 125 feet?

Answer 4

0.70 * 0.5 * 24 * 100 = $840

0.70 because he pays 70%, 0.5 because it’s only half the street, 24 is the cost per front food, 100 is the amount of front feet