A. The city may participate in financing street and/or utility system improvement projects authorized, improved or constructed in accordance with this chapter as authorized under RCW 35.72.050. In that event, the city shall have the same rights to reimbursement as owners of real estate who make such improvements as authorized in this chapter, and the city will be entitled to a pro rata share of the reimbursement assessment based on the respective contribution of the owner(s) and the city.

B. The city on its own initiative may perform street and/or utility system improvement projects authorized, improved or constructed in accordance with this chapter as authorized under RCW 35.72.050, and shall have the right to reimbursement as described therein. In such situation, the city shall take action by ordinance to establish the reimbursement area and reimbursement allocations. (Ord. 2199 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016).