For roadway rehabilitation projects, why does the city levy the assessments for the project before it starts?

Assessments are used as a partial funding source for the project. They are adopted and levied before awarding the construction contract to ensure the funding source is in place. This minimizes the risk to the city. It also allows public comments to be heard by City Council before awarding a construction contract and adopting the assessments. 

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1. What are special assessments?
2. When is the assessment placed on my property?
3. For roadway rehabilitation projects, why does the city levy the assessments for the project before it starts?
4. What is the term of my assessment?
5. Can I defer the assessment?
6. What are the payment options?