§ 22-82. City participation in cost of certain improvements.

(a)

The city shall reimburse, subject to the availability of funds, the developer of a platted subdivision of land for the cost of all concrete curbs and gutters which have been installed along streets which have been constructed in accordance with the City Code. The same would apply to any existing subdivision where the platted street has not yet been graded, and all of the platted lots are owned by the developer. The proposed plans for the expenditure must be submitted to the city for approval prior to construction.

(b)

The developer is required to construct the sanitary sewers, water mains, electric lines, and street improvements prior to making any reimbursement to the developer for the concrete curbs and gutters.

(c)

The city shall, subject to the availability of funds, install sanitary sewers, water mains, and electric lines if requested by the developer, and shall assess the cost to each lot. The cost of the improvements shall be payable in ten (10) equal annual installments bearing interest at eight (8) percent per annum.

(d)

The developer would reimburse the city the amount of the sewer, water, and electric assessment against any lot, whenever the lot is sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed to another party.

(e)

The developer shall execute a note acceptable to the city, assuring the city that the special assessments would be paid.

(f)

The city, at its discretion, and where financially feasible, shall extend sanitary sewers and water mains to existing vacant lots under separate ownership within the city and shall allocate the costs to the benefitting properties. The charges against the undeveloped properties would be interest-free, and would be due and payable upon connection to the city utility. Properties already improved with a well or a septic tank shall also be assessed, but shall pay their share of the utility extension, at such time that a permit is issued for connection to the city utility.

(g)

The city shall be responsible for the construction and the cost of any pumping stations and force mains required within its sanitary sewer systems.

Editor's note

Ord. No. 6162, adopted Jan. 24, 1989, did not specifically amend this Code; hence, inclusion of §§ I—VII as § 22-82 was at the discretion of the editor.