01-16-2002 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY I6, 2002 garage. Skipon wanted assurance that he will be able to maintain this extra width. The City Engineer reported that the City will maintain the width for Mr. Skipon's driveway, and that he would work with the property owner on the issue. The Engineer reported that total project costs are estimated at $287,000. Assessable street costs are estimated at $28,090.23 and assessable water main costs are estimated at $21,363.40. The City Engineer reviewed the City's assessment policy that provides that 85% of street reconstruction costs are assessed based on the standard residential street. The maximum street assessment rate has been capped at $48.50 per front foot for residential street projects. The Engineer pointed out that given the limited number of properties in this project, the assessment for street reconstruction has been equalized for each of the properties. The Engineer reported that there is a possib]e assessment reduction of $1.50 per front foot if seed is used versus sod. The Engineer reported that the City has been more successful with boulevard restorations where seed was used versus sod, however, property owners will need to water the see to ensure its growth. There will be no assessment for storm sewer improvements or sanitary sewer repairs. The City Engineer reported that the water main assessment is capped at $5,340.85 per lot. Properties already connected to City water will not be assessed. Once the water main is installed, a quarterly surcharge of $13.32 will be charged each property for fire protection and maintenance of the water system. There is no obligation to connect to City water. However, if a property owner decides to connect, there are additional charges involving permits and WAC charge. The City Engineer reported that property owners can pay their assessment within 30 days of adoption of the assessment with no interest accruing. Otherwise the City will spread the assessment onto property taxes over aten- year period with interest accruing at an estimated rate of 6.25%. Mrs. Hartigan, Sextant Avenue, did not feel curb and gutter was necessary and felt it would have a negative impact on the wetland. Hartigan was also concerned about the effect of lowering the road at the access point to McMenemy Road. The City Engineer reported that this area will be flattened out to will improve the current situation. Mrs. Hartigan asked if the City had permits from the Watershed for this project.