§ 15.13.040. Assessment reimbursement area and charges.

A.

The department of public works shall determine:

1.

The total cost of the project (including, but not limited to, design, engineering, construction, permit and inspection costs);

2.

The assessment reimbursement area for all approved applications;

3.

A method for assessment of reimbursement costs for properties within the assessment reimbursement area; and

4.

The latecomer fee for each property within the reimbursement area such that each property will pay a fair, pro rata share of the cost of construction of the sewer or water improvements, which is proportional to the benefits accruing to the property as a result of the improvements. In calculating the latecomer fee, the department shall reduce the fair, pro rata share of the cost of construction by the applicable service extension charge or equivalent service extension charge.

B.

The director has authority to remove from the benefit area those properties that are later developed but which do not subsequently require use of the sewer or water facilities.

C.

The applicant is not entitled to reimbursement for lots that are adjacent to the improvements if those lots are owned by the applicant at the time he or she applies for the utility latecomer agreement or at the time the utility improvements are constructed.

(Ord. 13697 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 13479 § 2 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 14318, § 5, 12-15-2009)