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fees run out during a subsequent final platting of a future phase. There is a stormwater management development fee of $58,875 (157 units x $375/unit) due on the ultimate plat as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. Preliminary Plat approval was contingent upon addressing the drainage outlet to the north. At the time of preliminary plat, costs for this offsite improvement were estimated at $130,000, and would provide a positive flow outlet to the Rum River. Since that time the costs have been revised to $75,000, due to the presence of City owned storm sewer on 156th Lane NW that could be utilized. The Developer would be responsible for these costs. As mentioned at the time of preliminary plat approval, the City has requested that a storm sewer overflow be included as part of this plat to protect the homes south of Alpine Drive NW. The cost to construct this outlot is estimated at $50,648. Since this improvement does not benefit the development, the Developer' has proposed that this improvement be constructed in lieu of cash payment. The remaining $8,227 ($58,875 - $50,648) shall be paid in cash. It should be the Developer's option to pay the $8,227 and lock ,in the 2001 trunk fee rate or pay this additional money when his credited trunk fees run out during a subsequent final platting of a future phase. The Developer has requested that verbiage be added to the Development Agreement to require that the City pay for improvement costs that exceed the sewer and water trunk charges as well as stormwater management fees. The estimated costs of the Phase I improvements internal to the plat were not available at the time of case preparation. These costs are wholly the Developer's responsibility, but are needed to complete the financial guarantees and inspection fees section of the Developer's Agreement. City Engineer Olson explained that the issue pertaining to the sewer and water trunk fees and storm sewer has not been worked out in the development agreement. Mr. Olson presented a letter to the Council from Steve Ach, Land Development Manager for Centex Homes, dated December 18, 2001, giving their opinion on the outstanding issues. Mr. Olson explained that some discussion needed to occur as it relates to who would be responsible for any cost associated for sewer and water extension to the site if it exceeds the amount of the sewer and water trunk fees noting that there will be about $278,000 in trunk fees generated. The estimated cost to run sewer and water to the site is $250,000. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what past practice has been. City Engineer Olson replied that Apple Ridge was required to pay for all extension costs to the site over and above what was collected in trunk fees. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he had thought the purpose of the trunk fees was to pay for looping, etc., in the City. City Engineer Olson replied that that is correct when trunk fees are collected from parcels that already have City sewer and water to the site. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to how the City will ever pay back the costs associated with extending City sewer and water into the City if the developer uses the entire fee to extend sewer and water to their site. City Engineer Olson replied that there are situations where sewer and water is extended through undeveloped property and then all the fees would be placed in the trunk charge fund. City Council/December 18, 2001 Page 17 of 27