Proceedings for the formation of an assessment district shall be initiated by resolution. The resolution shall:

1. (a) Propose the formation of an assessment district pursuant to this part.
2. (b) Describe the improvements.
3. (c) Describe the proposed assessment district and specify a distinctive designation for the district.

4. (d) Order the engineer to prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1.

   The descriptions need not be detailed but shall be sufficient if they enable the engineer to generally identify the nature, location, and extent of the improvements and the location and extent of the assessment district.