Village of Egg Harbor v. Mariner Group, Inc.

The village of Egg Harbor appeals a judgment setting aside a special assessment for the cost of a waste water treatment plant and collection system (the system) constructed by the village. The trial court found that the method of assessment was unreasonable. The village contends that under its police power to assess for the capital costs of the system, the lump sum method of assessment without regard to use was reasonable. The village further contends that an additional assessment levied upon properties that would make extensive use of the system, such as motels and restaurants, was also…