HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2006-93 - ANX Georgetown Village 9Ordinance No. c
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, providing for the
extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas, and the
annexation of certain territory consisting of 145.5779 acres, more or less, in the Joseph
Fish Survey and William Roberts Survey, as described in Exhibit A of this Ordinance;
which said territory Iies adjacent to and adjoins the present boundary limit of the
City of Georgetown, Texas and not being a part of any incorporated area; providing
for service plans; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a
severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, may under the Charter of
said City, Section 1.06, annex areas as allowed by State law; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the area proposed for annexation submitted a petition in writing
requesting annexation of the area; and
WHEREAS, the petition described the area by metes and bounds and was acknowledged in
the manner required for deeds by each person having an interest in the area; and
WHEREAS, State Statute allows for the annexation of sparsely occupied areas on a petition
of the landowner if specific criteria are met; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed for annexation is one -half mile or less in width, are
contiguous to the City limits of the City of Georgetown, and are vacant and without residents or
have fewer than three qualified voters in residence, thus meeting the specific criteria in the State
Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Section 4.03.010 of the Unified Development Code creates procedures for
initial zoning of newly annexed territory; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council approved a resolution granting the petition on
July 11, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council conducted public hearings on the proposed
annexation on August 8, 2006 and August 22, 2006; and
WHEREAS, all of the herein- described property lies within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City of Georgetown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the herein - described property lies adjacent and contiguous to the City of
Georgetown, Texas; and
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WHEREAS, all prerequisites of state law and the City Charter have been complied with;
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas that:
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance
implements the following Policy Statements of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Policy Statement 1.0: The community enjoys the benefits of well- planned land use in
which conflicting needs are balanced.
2. Policy Statement 2.0: Georgetown's natural and physical resources are managed so that
citizens enjoy the benefits of economic and social development.
3. Policy Statement8.0: Parks, open space, recreation facilities and services, and social and
cultural activities contribute to an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown.
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy
Plan.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby annexes: 145.5779 acres, more
or less, in the Joseph Fish Survey and William Roberts Survey, as described in Exhibit A of this
ordinance and as shown in B of this ordinance. Exhibit C contains the service plan.
Section 3. The 145.5779 acres, more or less, in the Joseph Fish Survey and William Roberts
Survey, as described in Exhibit A of this ordinance, is included in City Council District 4, as it is
adjacent to Council District 4 and no other City Council Districts.
Section 4. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
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Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in (10) ten days on and
after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
Passed and Approved on First Reading on the 1201 day of September, 2006.
Passed and Approved on Second Reading on the day o &7:` 2006.
Attest:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Annexation of Georgetown Village Section
The City of Georgetown:
By: C�, j�
Mayor
Nelon
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EXHIBIT A
I conveyed to ROSSMI Shell Tanner by deed recorded in Volume 187Z Page 708 of aw Deed Records of williamson County, Texas; the said
566 acre Vact, being all Of Proposed Georgetown Village, Section Nine subdivision, is more particularly described try metes and bounds as
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1 the said curve to the left having : central ans_ : Y 03 r '31r, a radius of 1 11 feetT a chord 1 e : of 1 feet (chord bears
S75 05'48*E), for an are distance of 27.70 feet to a W iron rod set for be point of langancy-,
S76*4TOrEt 29Z60 feet to a Ya" iron rod set for the point of curvature of a curve to the left
With the said curve to the left having a central angle of 91 0344WT a radius of 15.00 feet, a chord "ca of 21 A I feet (chord bears
N57 40159"E), for an arc distance of 23.84 feet to a Y20 Iron rod set for the point of compound curvature of a curve to the let
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N06 33'590E), for an are distance of 475.70 feet to a W iron rod set for the point of tangency, =s
NOV59524ET 622.80 feet to : W kon •• set for the point of curvature w a curve to the let
With the said curve to the left having : cantial angle of is :. •. a of 470.00 feet : chord •.,. : w: of • r • bears
NQ2 14!06V)o for an arc distance of 52.77 60t to a W Iron rod set for an angle point
NffinZWEj 715.15 feet to a W iron rod Section • :.• r• •:,• _•. ..• •: • aforesaid • • :r a r'f•.f «•
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Skle 278 of the said Plat Records;
CEf leaving the west lire of Logan Ranch, Section One, with the south Ike of the said 312.574 acre tract, being the north line of Siesta
y, for the following three (3) causes:
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S89.35'21 'W, 248.94 feet to a W Non rod set for comer,
S89.38.48'W, 123.08 feet to a %* Non rod set for comer;
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CEf leaving the west lire of Logan Ranch, Section One, with the south Ike of the said 312.574 acre tract, being the north line of Siesta
y, for the following three (3) causes:
569.2gf05'W, 177140 feet to a 60d nail found in a fence post for c onI,
S89.35'21 'W, 248.94 feet to a W Non rod set for comer,
S89.38.48'W, 123.08 feet to a %* Non rod set for comer;
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With the said curve to die right ♦ : central angle f 05 13451n, a radius of 630,00 . 1 • • chord ♦ 1 feet (chord bears
S67 51'53%V), for an arc distance of 57.52 feet to a %0 tron rod found for the point of not-k�;
3) N 19 31112"Wl 60.00 feet to a W iroA rod found for the point of curvature of a. •:- curve to the right
4) With the said curve to thre r104 having a central angle of 02 46'530, a radius of 570.00 feat� a " chord o(27,67 feet (chord bears
S71 5Z15wW), for an arc distance of 27,67 feet to a Y2* iron rod found for the point of non-toVertcy;
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6) Sal) 12'38",V, I D8,89 feet to a YV k)dn rod found for comer,
7) N85 4042M, 54.45 feet to a W imr! rod found for the oornmon north corrw of Lot 4 and Lbt 51 Block *C*v of said GeMWtown Village,
Section 7, being the most easterly comer of proposed Georgetown Village, Section 8 subdivision and a point on the northeast fine of the
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN
AREA: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE SECTION 9
COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
L INTRODUCTION
This Service Plan (the "Plan ") is made by the City of Georgetown, Texas ( "City ") pursuant to
Sections 43.056(b) -(o); 43.062, and 43.052(h)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code ( "LGC ").
This Plan relates to the annexation into the City of the land shown on Exhibit "B" to the
annexation ordinance, which is referred to as "Georgetown Village Section 9 ". The
provisions of this Plan were made available for public inspection and explained to the public
at the two public hearings held by the City on August 8, 2006 and August 22, 2006, in
accordance with Section 43.056(j) of the LGC.
II. TERM OF SERVICE PLAN
Pursuant to Section 43.056(1) of the LGC, this Plan shall be in effect for a ten -year period
commencing on the effective date of the ordinance approving the annexation. Renewal of
the Plan shall be at the discretion of the City Council and must be accomplished by
Ordinance.
III. INTENT
It is the intent of the City that municipal services under this Plan shall provide full municipal
services (defined in the LGC as being those provided by the City within its full service
boundaries, including water and wastewater and excluding gas or electrical services) in
accordance with the timetables required by the LGC. The City reserves the rights
guaranteed to it by the LGC to amend this Plan if the City Council determines that changed
conditions, subsequent occurrences, or any other legally sufficient circumstances exist under
the LGC or other Texas laws that make this Plan unworkable, obsolete, or unlawful.
IV. CATEGORIZATION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
The municipal services described herein are categorized by those services which are (1)
available to the annexed area immediately upon annexation; (2) those services which will be
available to the annexed area within 21/z years from the effective date of the annexation; and
(3) those services for which capital improvements are needed and which will be available
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within 41 /2 years from the effective date of the annexation based upon a schedule for
construction of such improvements as set forth herein.
For the purposes of this Plan, "provision of services" includes having services provided by
any method or means by which the City extends municipal services to any other areas of the
City, and may include causing or allowing private utilities, governmental entities and other
public service organizations to provide such services by contract, in whole or in part.
In addition, in accordance with Section 43.056(8) of the LGC, if before annexation the
annexed area had a lower level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance
than the same being provided by the City to other areas within the City limits, this Plan shall
be construed to allow for the provision to the annexed area of a level of services,
infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services,
infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance in other parts of the City with topography,
land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in
the annexed area.
V. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED UPON ANNEXATION
1. Police
Protection
—Upon
annexation, the Georgetown Police Department will
extend
regular and
routine
patrols to the area.
2. Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services— Upon annexation, in the areas
where the City has jurisdiction over fire protection and emergency medical
services or a contract under which the City provides such services, the City of
Georgetown Fire Department will provide response services in the annexed area
consisting of: fire suppression and rescue; emergency response to 9 -1 -1 calls; fire
prevention education efforts, and other duties and services provided by the
Georgetown Fire Department to areas within the City limits.
3. Solid Waste Collection — Upon annexation, beginning with the occupancy of
structures, the City will provide solid waste collection services to the annexed
area in accordance with City ordinances and policies in effect on the date of the
annexation. However, per the terms of Sections 43.056(n) and (o) of the LGC, if a
property owner chooses to continue to use the services of a privately owned solid
waste management provider, the City is prevented from providing solid waste
services for 2 years.
4. Operation and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Facilities in the Annexed
Area that Are Not Within the Area of Another Water or Wastewater Utility —
City -owned water and wastewater facilities that exist in the annexed area will be
maintained upon annexation and such maintenance shall be governed by the
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City's ordinances, standards, policies and procedures. Per the provisions of
Section 13.01 020 of the UDC, for unplatted tracts in the annexed area, the City
shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any public utilities or services in any
subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed for record, nor
in which the standards contained in the UDC or referred to therein have not been
complied with in full.
5. Operation and Maintenance of Streets, Roads, and Street Lighting - The City
will provide preventative maintenance of the existing streets and roads in the
annexed area over which it has jurisdiction through such maintenance and
preventative maintenance services such as emergency pavement repair; ice and
snow monitoring; crack seal, sealcoat, slurry seal, and PM overlay; and other
routine repair. Preventative maintenance projects are prioritized on a City -wide
basis and scheduled based on a variety of factors, including surface condition,
rideability, age, traffic volume, functional classification, and available funding.
As new streets are dedicated and accepted for maintenance they will be included
in the City's preventative maintenance program. Per the provisions of Section
13.01.020 of the UDC, for unplatted tracts in the annexed area, the City shall not
repair, maintain, install or provide any streets or street lighting to any subdivision
for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed for record, nor in which
the standards contained in the UDC or referred to therein have not been complied
with in full. With regard to street lighting, it is the policy of the City of
Georgetown that adequate street lighting for the protection of the public and
property be installed in all new subdivisions. Installation procedures and
acceptable standards for street lights shall be governed by the utility standards of
the City in effect at the time of subdivision construction or addition thereto.
6. Operation and Maintenance of Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming
Pools - Upon annexation, publicly owned parks, playgrounds, and swimming
pools in the annexed area (if any) will be operated and maintained by the City in
accordance with the Section 12.20 of the City Code of Ordinances, and other
applicable ordinances, policies, and procedures in effect at the time of annexation
for other areas in the City limits. Privately owned parks, playgrounds, and pools
will be unaffected by the annexation.
7. Operation and Maintenance of Publicly Owned Buildings, Facilities, and
Services - Should the City acquire any buildings, facilities or services necessary
for municipal services in the annexed area, an appropriate City department will
operate and maintain them.
8. Library - Upon annexation, library privileges will be available to anyone residing
in the annexed area.
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9. Planning and Development Services; Building Permits and Inspections - Upon
annexation, the City's Unified Development Code and Title 15 of the City Code of
Ordinances will apply in the area. These services include: site plan review,
zoning approvals, Building Code and other standard Code inspection services
and City Code enforcement; sign regulations and permits; and Stormwater Permit
services. For a full description of these services, see the City's Unified
Development Code and Title 15 of the City Code of Ordinances.
10, Animal Control Services —
The provisions
of Chapter 7
of
the City
Code of
Ordinances relating to animal
control services
shall apply in
the
annexed
area.
11. Business Licenses and Regulations — The provisions of Chapter 6 of the City
Code of Ordinances relating to business licenses and regulations (Carnivals
Circuses and Other Exhibitions; Electrician's Licenses; Gross Receipts Charge or
Street Rental; Peddlers and Solicitors; Taxicabs, Buses and Other Vehicles for
Hire; Horse Drawn Carriages and other Non - Motorized Vehicles for Hire;
Sexually Oriented Businesses; and Alcoholic Beverages) shall apply in the
annexed area.
12. Health and Safety Regulations — The provisions of Chapter 8 of the City Code of
Ordinance relating to health and safety regulations (Fire Prevention Code;
Fireworks; Food Sanitation; Noise Control; Nuisances; Junked Motor Vehicles;
and Smoking in Public Places) shall apply in the annexed area.
13. Regulations Pertaining to Peace, Morals and Welfare -- The provisions of
Chapter 9 of the City Code of Ordinance relating to peace, morals and welfare
(Housing Discrimination; Weapons; and Enforcement of Other Miscellaneous
Violations) shall apply in the annexed area.
VI SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN 41h YEARS OF ANNEXATION; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
1. In General — The City will initiate the construction of capital improvements
necessary for providing municipal services for the annexation area as necessary for
services that are provided directly by the City.
2. Water and Wastewater Services in General — Water and wastewater services are
only provided to occupied lots that have been legally subdivided and platted or are
otherwise a legal lot, and that are located within the boundaries of the City's
authorized service areas. The City shall have no obligation to extend water or
wastewater service to any part of the annexed area that is within the service area of
another water or wastewater utility. For annexed areas located within the City's
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authorized service areas, the City shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Plan, extend water and wastewater service in accordance with the service extension
ordinances, policies, and standards that are summarized in Section X of this Plan,
which may require that the property owner or developer of a newly developed tract
to install water and wastewater lines. The extension of water and sewer services will
be provided in accordance with the policies summarized in Section X of this Plan and
with any applicable construction and design standards manuals adopted by the City.
3. Water and Wastewater Services in General — Water and wastewater services will be
provided in accordance with the Sun City Development Agreement,
4. Roads and
Streets
— No road
or
street
related capital improvements are necessary at
this time.
Future
extension
of
roads
or streets and installation of traffic control
devices will be governed by the City's Comprehensive Plan, the City's Overall
Transportation Plan, the City's Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan; the City's
regular or non - impact fee Capital Improvements Program, and any applicable City
ordinances, policies, and procedures, which may require that the property owner or
developer install roads and streets at the property owner's or developer's expense. It
is anticipated that the developer of new subdivisions in the area will install street
lighting in accordance with the City's standard policies and procedures. Provision of
street lighting will be in accordance with the City's street lighting policies.
5. Capital Improvements for Other Municipal Services — No capital improvements are
necessary at this time to provide municipal Police; Fire Protection; Emergency
Medical Services; Solid Waste Collection; Public Parks, Playgrounds, or Swimming
Pools; Public Buildings or Facilities; or Library Services. The annexed area will be
included in the City's future planning for new or expanded capital improvements
and evaluated on the same basis and in accordance with the same standards as
similarly situated areas of the City.
VII. FORCE MAJEURE AND SCHEDULE EXTENSIONS
A. Certain events, described as Force Majeure Events in this Plan, are those over which
the City has no control. Force Majeure Events shall include, but not be limited to, acts of
God; terrorism or acts of a public enemy; war; blockages; riots; strikes; epidemics; forces of
nature including landslides, lightening, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods, washouts,
droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes; arrest and restraint of government; explosions; collisions,
and all other inabilities of the City, whether similar to those enumerated or otherwise, which
are not within the control of the City. Any deadlines or other provisions of this Plan that are
affected by a Force Majeure Event shall be automatically extended to account for delays
caused by such Force Majeure Event,
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B. In accordance with Section 43.056(e) of the LGC, this Plan and the schedules for
capital improvements necessary to provide full municipal services to the annexed area may
be amended by the City to extend the period for construction if the construction is
proceeding with all deliberate speed. The construction of the improvements shall be
accomplished in a continuous process and shall be completed as soon as reasonably possible,
consistent with generally accepted local engineering and architectural standards and
practices. However, the City does not violate this Plan if the construction process is
interrupted for any reason by circumstances beyond the direct control of the City.
VIII. AMENDMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 43.056(k) of the LGC, on approval by the City Council,
the Plan is a contractual obligation that is not subject to amendment or repeal except as
provided by state law. Section 43.056(k) of the LGC provides that if the City Council
determines, after public hearings, that changed conditions or subsequent occurrences make
the Plan unworkable or obsolete, the City Council may amend the Plan to conform to the
changed conditions or subsequent occurrences. An amended Plan must provide for services
that are comparable to or better than those established in the Plan before amendment. Before
any Plan amendments are adopted, the City Council must provide an opportunity for
interested persons to be heard at public hearings called and held in the manner provided by
Section 43.0561 of the LGC.
IX. FEES
The City may impose a fee for any municipal service in the area annexed if the same type of
fee is imposed within the corporate boundaries of the City. All City fees are subject to
revision from time to time by the City in its sole discretion.
X. SUMMARY OF CURRENT WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE EXTENSION POLICIES
Per the requirements of Section 43.056(e) of the LGC, the following summary is provided
regarding the City's current service extension policies for water and wastewater service.
However, this is a summary of the current policies, and the policies and regulations related
to water and wastewater utility extensions that are included in the City Code of Ordinances,
the Unified Development Code, the City's Construction and Specifications Manual; Drainage
Manual, and other published policies and technical manuals, as the same may be amended
from time to time, shall control the extension of water and wastewater services to the
annexed area. In addition, these policies and ordinances are set by City Council and can be
amended in the future:
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1. In General -- The provisions of Chapter 13 of the City's Unified Development Code
("UDC ") shall apply in the annexed area. Portions of Chapter 13 of the UDC are
summarized below:
A. The City shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any water services,
wastewater service, gas, electricity or any other public utilities or services to
any property that has not been legally subdivided or is a legal lot.
B. For property that is required by the City's UDC or other City regulations to
construct water or wastewater facilities, funding and construction of those
facilities are the responsibility of the property owner or developer. (the
"subdivider ").
C. Subdividers shall be responsible for providing an approved public water
supply system for fire protection and domestic/ commercial / industrial usage
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Where an approved public water
supply or distribution main is within reasonable distance of the subdivision,
but in no case less than one -half mile away, and connection to the system is
both possible and permissible, the subdivider shall be required to bear the
cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing water supply. The
subdivider shall, consistent with all existing ordinances, make a pro -rata
contribution to funding of needed storage facilities, treatment facilities, and
specific distribution lines as determined necessary by the City.
D. Subdividers shall be responsible for providing an approved public sanitary
sewer system, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, throughout the entire
subdivision such that all lots, parcels, or tracts of land will be capable of
connecting to the sanitary sewer system except as otherwise provided herein.
Where an approved public sanitary sewer collection main or outfall line is in
no case less than one -half mile away, and connection to the system is both
possible and permissible, the subdivider shall be required to bear the cost of
connecting the subdivision to such existing sanitary sewer system. No
connection shall be required for subdivisions located more than ' /2 -mile from a
main or outfall line. The design and construction of a public sanitary sewer
system shall comply with regulations covering extension of public sanitary
sewer systems adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
E. All infrastructure and public improvements must be designed and installed in
accordance with all of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and shall meet
the minimum requirements established by the UDC, the City's Construction
Standards and Specifications for Roads, Streets, Structures and Utilities, and
any other adopted City design or technical criteria. No main water line
extension shall be less than eight inches. All new public sanitary sewer
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systems shall be designed and constructed to conform with the City's
Construction Standards and Specifications and to operate on a gravity flow
basis by taking advantage of natural topographic conditions and thereby
reducing the need for lift stations and force mains.
2. If the specific undeveloped property does not have City water or wastewater
facilities and capacity fronting the property - the owner may make an application
for an extension of service to the property. If the Assistant City Manager for Utilities
determines in writing that adequate water or wastewater capacity is available, or will
be available, and if the project does not include City cost participation or
reimbursement, if the proposed facilities are depicted on the City's Water and
Wastewater Master Plans, and the requested service otherwise meets the City's
requirements, the extension size, capacity, and routing may be approved by the
Assistant City Manager for Utilities for construction by the developer at the
developer's cost and expense.
3. If the specific undeveloped property does have adequate City water or wastewater
facilities and capacity fronting the property - the owner may receive water or
wastewater service from the City by applying for a tap permit and paying the
required fees.
4. If any property in the annexed area is using a septic system - the property owner
remains responsible for the operation and maintenance of the septic system. If the
septic system fails before City wastewater service is extended to the property, then
the property owner must either repair the septic system or pay to connect to the City
service as it may then exist.
5. Reimbursement and cost participation by the City - Pursuant to Section 13.09.030 of
the UDC, the City, in its sole discretion and with City Council approval, may
participate with a property owner or developer in the cost of oversized facilities or
line extensions. The actual calculation of the cost participation and reimbursement
amounts, including limits and schedules for the payments, are set forth in the UDC. :
6. Section 13.10.010 of the City Code of Ordinances provides as follows:
City Code Sec. 13.10.010. Policy established.
This policy shall apply to improvements to the City's utility systems, which
encompass both existing system upgrades and system expansion for
treatment plant capacity, utility line networks and appurtenances. It is
established as the official policy of the City that all utility system
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improvements shall be planned, designed, constructed, operated and
maintained such that:
A. Upgrades of existing infrastructure and system extensions in close
proximity to existing utility networks shall be preferred to excessive line
extensions and expansion of the system outside the established and approved
utility service area.
B. Priority shall be assigned to projects which provide the greatest benefit
as measured by the size in acres of the land to be served and the level of
capacity to be provided.
C. System improvements which promote the retention and /or creation of
long -term jobs shall receive greater emphasis over projects which produce
only temporary or no lasting employment results.
D. Improvement programs which support and complement the City's
adopted economic and industrial development objectives shall receive
preference.
E. Projects which increase property values and retail sales are preferred.
F. Project capacity should be able to accommodate projected demand for
a ten -year period.
G. Improvements that will achieve shorter build -out times and will
initially satisfy higher levels of projected ultimate demand capacity are
favored.
H. Infrastructure programs designed to simplify construction, operation
and maintenance are preferred.
I. There exists the potential for the City to recapture 100 percent of all
nonreimbursed City expenditures.
J. Participation by owners of benefiting property is strongly encouraged.
K. Incentive for up -front participation:
1. Enter into contract;
2. Guarantee capacity availability for ten years:
a.
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Interest free for first three years,
Interest at T -Bill rate for remaining seven years,
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3. If option not exercised in ten -year period, guarantee for
capacity expires,
4. Option assignable if all /part of property sold during life of
agreement,
5. Prepayment applied to 100 percent of cost of first units used.
L. Terms for obtaining capacity:
1. At time of connection, full payment for units of capacity
requested computed on design capacity plus carrying costs calculated
from date of award of contract for construction of initial project. (This
is for nonguaranteed capacity and assumes capacity is available.)
At time capacity is desired may obtain guaranteed capacity by paying
in the same manner as for a connection but must provide City with
one -year notice of intent to connect to system.
2. All payments based upon units of capacity;
3. All necessary easements are donated and only facilitate the
ability to connect to system but do not convey any right or privilege to
hook on to system (water system will provide fire protection and
lower fire insurance rates.)
M. Water line improvements shall be designed and constructed to satisfy
domestic /industrial demands and fire flow requirements as forecast in the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
N. System improvements will begin when existing line demand equals 70
percent of design capacity or committed capacity plus existing demand equals
90 percent of design capacity.
O. All design and implementation of utility improvements shall be in
accordance with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
This policy is set by the City Council and can be amended in the future by
ordinance.
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