14-533. Same; hearing; installation.
14-533
14-533. Same; hearing; installation.
At the time and place set for the hearing of the petition, as provided
in the next preceding section, it shall be the duty of the governing body
to first ascertain and determine whether notice has been given of the time
and place fixed for the hearing, as required by this act; and if it shall
be determined that such notice has been given, to make a declaration and
finding of that fact, and cause the same to be entered upon the records by
the city clerk; and thereupon to hear all persons in favor of or opposed to
granting the prayer of said petition, and all other evidence that it may
desire to hear for the purpose of ascertaining whether such petition is
signed by the proper number of persons, possessing the qualification
prescribed in this act, and whether the statements of such petition are
true; and if, upon such hearing, it shall be found that such petition is in
conformity to the requirement of this act, and that the allegations thereof
are true, and that it is advisable to so illuminate said street or portion
of a street, and that the cost thereof will not be too burdensome upon the
persons to be directly benefited, then such governing body shall make a
finding and decision to that effect, and shall, by resolution, declare the
construction, installation, equipment and maintenance of such additional
system of lights as may be required for that purpose necessary to be done;
and such governing body shall then have power to cause such additional
system of lighting to be constructed, installed, equipped, and maintained,
and to contract therefor.
The lights shall be of such kind and at such intervals as shall be fixed
by the governing body: Provided, That the petitioners may specify the
kind and number of lights to be installed and operated, subject to the
approval of the governing body.
History: L. 1915, ch. 141, § 3; May 22; R.S. 1923, § 14-533.