05-04-1992 Stubbs Bay Sewer Public Hearing Packet

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-':A l BENSFIT OF SBWER PROJECT Staff has worked with a number of consultants to determine whether the costs of this project can be justified based on the benefits provided. The conclusion reached was that the project costs do generally reflect the level of benefit provided by the project. The level of benefit is related to the increased value provided to the property. The increased value is related to a number of items. A. Eliminates the need for holding tanks. Currently 17 properties would be forced cnto holding tanks in the absence of a sewer project. 78 of the 127 existing residences would be forced onto holding tanks at the time their current septic system failed. B. Eliminates the need for future septic system replacement. f: - - A:. ;v:«^ m’" C. In addition to the increased value related to A i Br the saleability of a home is significantly improved with sewer versus a septic system. D. Eliminates unplanned septic problems. E. Eliminates septic capacity as a restriction on the expansion of the number of bedrooms. Although the project costs generally reflect the benefit to the properties the proposed assessment amounts reflect a 30% cost participation by the City. The City Council has made this decision for several reasons. 1. m. .^•*4 The State Statute governing special assessments can make it difficult to demonstrate the relationship between cost and benefits. 2.The Ci'y as a whole does gain significant environmental benefits from the replacement of septic systems with sewer. 3. ? i '. y F : VA The City Council chose to use City funds to reduce the assessments to a more acceptable level rather than using those same funds to pay the legal and appraisal fees involved in responding to assessment appeals. y.i'0 W'-' —-