As used in this chapter:
“City engineer” means the duly appointed incumbent of the office of city engineer of the city, if such an office exists and is then occupied. If such office shall not exist or shall be vacant, the council shall designate an engineer or firm of engineers in connection with any proposed improvement, in which event the term “city engineer” shall be held to refer to the engineer or firm of engineers so designated. In the event that work is completed as a joint venture with the State Highway Commission, Clackamas County, or any other governmental unit, and that engineer’s services will be provided by such other governmental body, the council may accept engineering work from such other body, and in such event may designate a proper and qualified individual to complete the balance of the engineer’s report referred to in Section 3.12.030.
“Property to be specially affected” means the property which will be assessed for any improvements undertaken pursuant to the terms of this chapter and Chapters 12.04 and 12.08.
“Public rights-of-way” include, but are not limited to, streets, roads, highways, bridges, alleys, sidewalks, trails, paths, public easements and all other public ways or areas, including subsurface and air space over these areas.
“Within the city” means territory over which the city now has or acquires jurisdiction for the exercise of its powers. (Prior code § 2.000)