Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/16/2014

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Page 10 Special Assessments Policy calculation of units is to be based on the same method used for Water Trunk, Source and Storage Fee outlined under Section IV, Subsection E. D. Determining Sanitary Sewer Assessment Improvement Rates for New Construction in Undeveloped Areas 1. Public Proiects The developers/owners to provide the City with petition, waivers of public hearing, and wavier of assessment hearing and appeal. The developers/ owners to provide a letter of credit amounting to 110 percent of the project cost, based on the estimated project cost. The developer/owner to pay their portion of the costs, as negotiated at the beginning of the project, at the end of the project. After full payment, the letter of credit will be canceled by the City. The project may be assessed with approval of the City Council. 2. Private Projects Continue to accept developers doing private improvement projects with the City having full review and full inspection control, with all costs paid by the developers. A letter of credit or cash for 110 percent of the construction costs to be furnished to City. A development agreement to be approved and all funds required therein to be in place with the City prior to commencement of construction. The developer/owner to pay their portion of the costs, as negotiated at the beginning of the project, at the end of the project. After full payment , the letter of credit will be canceled by the City. The project may be assessed with approval of the City Council. IV. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS A. Definitions 1. Source of Water Supn1v The current source of water supply for Champlin is seven (7) wells. Treatment includes iron and manganese removal, chlorination for disinfectant, fluoridation for stronger teeth, and polyphosphate for PH control. 2. Water Trunk and Subtrunk Distribution Mains A network of pipes and related appurtenances usually in the size range of 12" to 24". These pipes arc designed to carry large volumes of water and