Title
Approval of a Resolution Approving a Latecomer Agreement for a Sanitary Sewer Lift Station near Rich Rd SE and James Place SE.
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution approving the latecomer agreement for the sanitary sewer lift station and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a utility latecomer agreement allowing collection of fees for future connections that will use the lift station.
Staff Contact:
Tiffani King, Engineering Plans Examiner, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8257
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The applicants for a latecomer agreement own and developed the subdivision located in the Urban Growth area known as “Chestnut Village Division I and II.” The developer installed the lift station and associated force main, connecting to the existing sewer line in Yelm Highway as a part of this project. The development is complete with nearly all of the homes constructed.
The installation of the lift station allows for the use of gravity sewer mains within Chestnut Village. This new utility will facilitate the extension and connection of additional gravity sewer connections on Rich Road SE in the future.
In order for the applicant to recover a portion of the cost of construction from future connections to the new lift station, a utility latecomer agreement must be in place.
The developer, Evergreen Heights LLC, applied for and received all applicable utility permits. The applicant’s engineer has done the required basin study to determine which parcels would benefit from the use of the lift station. The agreement, sewer basin establishment and final costs for construction were submitted to the City of Olympia for review and approval.
As required, a notice was sent to all property owners who could be affected by the proposed latecomer agreement. The letter outlined the project limits, cost, and information about the appeal process. No appeals were received.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Access to the sewer lift station allows additional properties to access City of Olympia sewer services. Further extensions of gravity sewer main will provide the ability to eliminate existing septic systems, consistent with City’s goals. This will also allow the installation of gravity sewer in the future, which is the desired method of sewer service within the City of Olympia sewer service area.
Options:
1. Approve the latecomer agreement for the sanitary sewer lift station and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. This allows the applicant to recoup a portion of the cost of the installation of the sewer lift station as properties connect, for the life of the Agreement.
2. Modify the Latecomer Agreement. This will delay the approval and could potentially impact the collection of fees if an adjacent property owner makes application for service.
Financial Impact:
The applicant will be required to pay a fee to cover the cost of City staff to administer the collection and distribution of fees for the life of the Latecomer Agreement.
Attachments:
Resolution
Latecomer Agreement
Vicinity Map