The borough clerk shall refer to the mayor petitions certified by the borough clerk
under KPB 16.04.020 and resolutions of the assembly authorized by KPB 16.04.025 for analysis and recommendation. The mayor shall make a survey and report to the
assembly concerning the need for and the estimated cost of the service area. For a
proposed service area requiring voter approval under AS 29.35.450 or AS 29.35.490,
the report shall contain a plan defining the service area, stating the total assessed
valuation within the area proposed to be established as a service area and giving
the population of the area proposed to be established as a service area. The report
of the mayor shall be made to the assembly in written form at least 15 days before
a public hearing on the necessity for the proposed service area. For a proposed service
area which does not require voter approval under AS 29.35.450 or AS 29.35.490, the
report shall contain a plan defining the service area, stating the number of registered
voters residing in the service area, if any, and identifying any additional requirements
under AS 29.35.490 which must be satisfied prior to the ordinance establishing the
proposed service area taking effect. Upon completion, the mayor's analysis and recommendation
shall be submitted to the assembly.
