MATTER OF: GOODGER v. City of Delavan

Leola Goodger appeals from a judgment upholding the validity of a special assessment against her property levied by the City of Delavan. Goodger contends that she did not receive any “special benefits” from the Phoenix Street water main construction project and that she was not reasonably assessed for this project under the city’s special assessment powers, pursuant to sec. 66.60(l)(a) and (b), Stats. The city argues that, under the exercise of its police power, its special assessment of Goodger’s property was valid because the project afforded her benefits of increased fire protection, water…