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Resolution Confirming the Assessment Roll for a Lawndale Drive Sewer Line Extension of an 8-Inch Sewer Line From an Existing Pisgah Court Outfall Approximately 1,072 Lineal Feet to 3820 Lawndale Drive.
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 3
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-4578
Meeting Date: May 15, 2018
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: March 1, 2018/City Clerk
PURPOSE:
The Department of Engineering & Inspections, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources is requesting Council approval of an assessment roll for a Lawndale Drive sewer line extension of an 8-inch sewer line from an existing Pisgah Court outfall approximately 1,072 lineal feet to 3820 Lawndale Drive. City Council, as provided by law, is required to hold a public hearing and approve the assessment roll before the pending charges can be levied against the abutting property. The assessment roll is a record required per City Charter Section 6.146 that includes individual properties within the project limits and shows the assessed values of each.
BACKGROUND:
As provided for in City Charter Section 6.134 (b) & 6.138 (b) (d), City Council adopted a resolution on February 18, 2014, by public necessity, ordering the installation of a sewer line extension to serve the properties at 3902 and 3820 Lawndale Drive due to failed septic systems. 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 $16.00 per foot frontage for the improvement. A copy of the Assessment Roll was advertised on March 1, 2018 and the attached Noticed of Public Hearing for local improvements was mailed to the last known property owners on February 28, 2018.
Property owner Mr. Carl Huffman expressed concern over the assessment and brought his concerns before City Council. City staff met with Mr. Huffman and his attorney Mr. Don Vaughan on May 9, 2018. It was a good and thorough discussion, and staff explained the process for assessments. Staff explained that the sewer line needed to be extended to serve two properties whose septic systems have failed. Staff also assured Mr. Huffman that his assessment will be held in abeyance until such time as his property hooks on to the system. Staff continues to be in contact with Mr. Huffman to answer any additional questions he may have.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total project cost is $47,769. The properties were assessed, as allowed by the above resolution, for a total of $11,035. The remaining project cost of $36,734 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 a Lawndale Drive sewer line extension of an 8-inch sewer line from an existing Pisgah Court outfall approximately 1,072 lineal feet to 3820 Lawndale Drive.