(A) The City Council may elect to install any or all of the required improvements pursuant to a cash escrow agreement or other financial arrangements with the subdivider.
(B) (1) It is hereby announced policy of the city that full and complete utility systems be installed in all needed areas as soon as is practicable and feasible.
(2) Accordingly, the city shall proceed as soon as it is practicable after final approval of a subdivision with installation within the subdivision of those improvements as may be determined to be necessary. In the event of small subdivisions or in subdivisions in which development may proceed slowly, or in other events in which the construction of gravel streets, utility lines, or other improvements is clearly not feasible immediately following the approval of the plat, the City Council may elect to commence assessment proceedings, utilize funds or a cash escrow agreement, or otherwise move to finance and install improvements when the subdivision is developed to the point of warranting the improvements.
(3) The improvements are required in order to provide greater assurance of public health, assure reliability of water supply, provide for economy of installation, provide more effective fire fighting through hydrants, and otherwise protect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)