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Resolution Confirming the Assessment Roll for Water and Sewer Line Improvements on Montcastle Drive, East from an Existing 8" Line at 402 East Montcastle Drive East to 505 East Montcastle Drive
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 1
Public Hearing: April 7, 2015
Advertising Date/By: March 26, 2015/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-4578
PURPOSE:
The Department of Engineering & Inspections, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources is requesting Council approval of an assessment roll for water and sewer line improvements on Montcastle Drive, east from an existing 8" line at 402 East Montcastle Drive east to 505 East Montcastle Drive. City Council, as provided by City Charter Section 6.147, is required to hold a public hearing and approve the assessment roll before the pending charges can be levied against the abutting property.
BACKGROUND:
City Council previously approved the annexation of the area effective June 30, 2008. City Council adopted a resolution on February 3, 2009, in response to special petitions for water and sewer services filed by residents on East Montcastle Dr. The contract is complete and the total project construction cost has been determined. A portion of the improvement costs is assessed against the abutting property at $12.00 per foot frontage for the water and $16.00 per foot frontage for the sewer improvements. During the October 16th work session, City Council approved the staff recommendation to hold in abeyance water and sewer assessments of any property not currently connected to services. Through this abeyance option, assessments become billable only when a resident chooses to connect and will be billed at the above rates, which include an option of 10 annual payments at 6% interest. A copy of the Assessment Roll was advertised on March 26, 2015 and the attached Noticed of Public Hearing for local improvements was mailed to the last known property owners on March 19, 2015.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total project cost is $66,612.21. The properties were assessed, as allowed by the above resolution, for a total of $16,537.64. The remaining project cost of $50,074.57 was assumed by the City and paid for from the Water Resources Construction Fund.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources and Engineering & Inspections Departments recommend that City Council adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for water and sewer line improvements on Montcastle Drive, east from an existing 8" line at 402 East Montcastle Drive east to 505 East Montcastle Drive in the total assessed amount of $16,537.64.