(a) For new developments, the developer shall cover all costs for the extension of utilities from where they currently exist to serve the needs of the new development. In cases where the City desires to have the utilities upsized to serve future development, the City will pay for the cost of the upsizing.
(b) If a developer extends utility lines past already developed property that needs the City utility service, the City may decide to establish a special assessment district to cover the costs of this utility extension. In such cases the City will cover thirty-four percent of the cost to extend utility service to the already developed areas, and the property owners will cover the remaining sixty-six percent based on the City's existing special assessment policy.
(c) When extending utility lines, the developer need only extend the lines far enough onto his or her property to serve his or her development needs. Generally, the City will require the developer to extend the lines along a street or other City right of way as opposed to going diagonally across the developer's property. In all cases, the City shall make the final decision as to the location of the utility lines.
(d) For all new developments, the developer shall provide the City with utility easements across the full length of the property. This will allow for the reasonable extension of the lines past the developer's property to serve future areas.
(Res. 91-35. Passed 12-2-91.)