The subdivider may be required to install improvements for the benefit of the subdivision which may contain supplemental size, capacity or number for the benefit of property not within the subdivision as a condition precedent to the approval of a subdivision map, and thereafter to dedicate such improvements to the public. However, the subdivider shall be reimbursed for that portion of the cost of such improvements equal to the difference between the amount it would have cost the subdivider to install such improvements to serve the subdivision only, and the actual cost of such improvements pursuant to the provisions of Map Act Sections 66485, 66486 and 66487. The reimbursement shall be in conformance with an agreement approved by the Council. No improvements shall be constructed prior to approval of the agreement.
1. The owner of property serviced by a sewer main extended by the owner 300 feet or more beyond the existing sewer facilities as measured from the point of connection with such existing facilities to the point where the extension enters the lot, parcel or tract to be served by such line, may file with the City Engineer, 2 copies of an audited report of the costs incurred for the sewer line extension and manhole construction (except laterals) as an application for the reimbursement of the costs. The reports shall be filed within 90 days after written acceptance of such extension by the City. The City Engineer shall review such documentation and shall within 45 days after acceptance of same, make a recommendation to the City Administrator that:
A. All or a portion of the costs be accepted or denied;
B. The City enter into a payback agreement with the owner or subdivider. The agreement shall provide that persons making connection to the line be assessed a fee on a pro rata basis as determined by the frontage of the lot, parcel, or tract serviced by the sewer line extension and, that all fees collected shall be paid to the original builder of the line. Any such agreement shall have a maximum term of 10 years and shall not pay interest; or
C. The owner receive immediate payment from the sewer construction fund of the allowed costs of the construction.
2. The recommendation of the City Engineer shall be based upon the following criteria:
A. That the extension represents a logical and reasonable extension of the sewer line;
B. Properties along the extension have a reasonable probability of development within the ensuing 10 years;
C. There are sufficient unencumbered funds in the sewer line construction fund to finance the line;
D. The extension does not conflict with or delay the 5 year sewer line construction plan;
E. The extension is in compliance with the General Plan; and
F. The owner is not receiving any other form of government financing including,but not limited to, inducement, reimbursement, or fee waiver for such development.
Based on the above, the City Administrator shall submit a recommendation tothe Council.
3. No reimbursement shall be made hereunder unless and until the City Administrator determines that the audited report and verified claim have been filed within the allotted time periods and are otherwise acceptable to the City.