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Discussion and action on request for annexation of 90 Doris Drive
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SUMMARY:
A letter has been received from Glenda Sorenson for the annexation of her property at 90 Doris Drive so that she can connect to City sewer. The closest sewer would come from Greenbriar Subdivision located at the back of her property. The sewer main extension would have to be installed in the existing utility easements that run parallel to property lines that belong to other people.
This property is in another subdivision and cannot be reached by City streets.
If the property is annexed, the property owner will be responsible for the costs of the materials for the line extension, as well as the cost of the grinder pump, tap, electrical permit, and the cost to connect the house to the new line. The estimated material cost is $1,775.69 (not including grinder pump, tap fee, or plumbing cost).
If the property is not annexed, the property owner will be responsible for all costs. This is estimated at $10,952.29 (not including grinder pump, tap fee, or plumbing cost), a difference of $9,176.60.
The estimated property tax for the property, if annexed, would be $72.45 under the current tax rate. The estimated water and sewer bill at an inside City rate would be: $65.95 per month or $36.60 for sewer per month.
It would take the City approximately 18 years to recoup the money spent for not charging the property owner the cost of Labor & Equipment. This estimate does not include the cost of other city services, such as police, fire, and trash pickup.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the annexation, based on the in-continuity of City streets for access to the property, which might cause confusion for emergency services as well as the cost to the City for labor and equipment to run the sewer line. City Council does have the option to allow the property to be served by sewer at outside-City rates.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Deny ann...
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