The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Cost, when referring to the cost of any local public improvement, shall include the cost of services, plans, condemnation, spreading of rolls, notices, advertising, financing, construction, legal fees, interest on special assessment bonds, for not to exceed one year, and all other costs incident to the making of such improvement, the special assessments therefor and the financing thereof. 7/27/26, 10:12 AM Mayville, MI Code of Ordinances about:blank 115/202 Local public improvement means any public improvement which is of such nature as to benefit especially any real property or properties within a district in the vicinity of such improvement. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 12.401) Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.