Neighborhood Meeting

Falcon, 124th, Europa, 126th, Gallivan

(Lake Air Estates/Bald Eagle Estates)

Improvement Project

December 13, 2010

Bald Eagle Estates

Lake Air Estates

Bald Eagle Townhomes

Oakshore Park

South Ethan Ave.

Provide background/updateProvide background/update

Review the results of the neighborhood surveyReview the results of the neighborhood survey

Provide additional facts regarding the potential Provide additional facts regarding the potential projectproject

Outline options for financing the water project for Outline options for financing the water project for consideration by the City Council and the consideration by the City Council and the neighborhoodneighborhood

DiscussionDiscussion

Meeting ObjectivesMeeting Objectives

Road projects included in City CIPRoad projects included in City CIP

Neighborhood meeting held October 11, 2010Neighborhood meeting held October 11, 2010

Roadway ReconstructionRoadway Reconstruction– Rural section – Lake Air Estates, Falcon Ave.Rural section – Lake Air Estates, Falcon Ave.– Urban Section – Bald Eagle EstatesUrban Section – Bald Eagle Estates– Most in attendance recognize poor roadway conditionsMost in attendance recognize poor roadway conditions

Discussion regarding installation of City waterDiscussion regarding installation of City water– Currently served by private wellsCurrently served by private wells– All properties currently served by City sewerAll properties currently served by City sewer– Very little support – cost/benefit cited as primary issueVery little support – cost/benefit cited as primary issue

Project Background Project Background

Mailing sent to all residentsMailing sent to all residents

Mailing accompanied by a project information sheetMailing accompanied by a project information sheet

Three Options included on the surveyThree Options included on the survey– No ProjectNo Project

– Roadway Project OnlyRoadway Project Only

– Roadway and Water ProjectRoadway and Water Project

Neighborhood SurveyNeighborhood Survey

Survey Results (78 total surveys)Survey Results (78 total surveys)– No ProjectNo Project 2525

– Roadway Project OnlyRoadway Project Only 2525

– Roadway and Water ProjectRoadway and Water Project 5 5

– Water only**Water only** 6 6

– Did not respondDid not respond 1717

**Bald Eagle Townhome Assn. considering water installation **Bald Eagle Townhome Assn. considering water installation project – could occur separatelyproject – could occur separately

Neighborhood SurveyNeighborhood Survey

Reconstruction of RoadwaysReconstruction of Roadways– Remove existing pavementRemove existing pavement

– Repair soft spots/add gravel/repave roadwayRepair soft spots/add gravel/repave roadway

– Drainage improvements (infiltration requirements)Drainage improvements (infiltration requirements)

– 124124thth, Europa, Falcon proposed to remain a rural , Europa, Falcon proposed to remain a rural section section

– 126126thth, Gallivan, etc proposed to remain with curb and , Gallivan, etc proposed to remain with curb and guttergutter

– Roadway width not proposed to changeRoadway width not proposed to change

Proposed Street Improvements Proposed Street Improvements

Proposed Street ImprovementsProposed Street Improvements

Roadway/drainage costRoadway/drainage cost $1,500,000$1,500,000

Roadway AssessmentsRoadway Assessments– Bald Eagle Estates (curbed street) at $4,100/unitBald Eagle Estates (curbed street) at $4,100/unit

– Lake Air Estates/Falcon (rural section) at $3,400/unitLake Air Estates/Falcon (rural section) at $3,400/unit

– Assessments fund approximately 1/4 of the project cosAssessments fund approximately 1/4 of the project costt

Assessments spread over a ten-year period Assessments spread over a ten-year period if project is if project is road onlyroad only at approximately 5-6% interest (rate dependent at approximately 5-6% interest (rate dependent upon borrowing cost)upon borrowing cost)

Senior Citizen deferral available to those over 65Senior Citizen deferral available to those over 65

City Water Service City Water Service

Developments completed prior to water service Developments completed prior to water service availability in the southern half of the Cityavailability in the southern half of the City

City’s Comprehensive Plan includes providing water City’s Comprehensive Plan includes providing water service within this areaservice within this area

Appropriate timing to consider installing water service – Appropriate timing to consider installing water service – most cost-effective when completed with roadway projectmost cost-effective when completed with roadway project

Existing wells are in varying condition – water Existing wells are in varying condition – water immediately available if neededimmediately available if needed

City staff recommends including water installation as part City staff recommends including water installation as part of roadway project of roadway project

City Council can consider other optionsCity Council can consider other options

City Water Service City Water Service

Water service could be installed in the future if a Water service could be installed in the future if a roadway project is completedroadway project is completed– When is the correct timing?When is the correct timing?

– Added cost as a separate projectAdded cost as a separate project

– Disruption/some pavement removalDisruption/some pavement removal

– Impacts to trees/property within the right of way or Impacts to trees/property within the right of way or adjacent drainage/utility easementsadjacent drainage/utility easements

Bald Eagle Estates – 126th Street

Lake Air Estates – 124th Street

City Water Service Financing Options City Water Service Financing Options

Estimated assessable water costEstimated assessable water cost $600,000$600,000

Option 1 - Standard AssessmentsOption 1 - Standard Assessments– 100% of the cost assessed on a unit basis100% of the cost assessed on a unit basis– Est. $8,500/unit in assessments above roadway Est. $8,500/unit in assessments above roadway

assessmentsassessments– City Water fund covers non-assessed costCity Water fund covers non-assessed cost

– Combined road/water assessment spread over a fifteen-Combined road/water assessment spread over a fifteen-year period at approximately 5-6% interest (rate year period at approximately 5-6% interest (rate dependent upon borrowing cost)dependent upon borrowing cost)

– Senior Citizen deferral available to those over 65Senior Citizen deferral available to those over 65

City Water Service Financing Options City Water Service Financing Options

Option 2 - Deferred AssessmentsOption 2 - Deferred Assessments– Assessment for water levied, but not collected until Assessment for water levied, but not collected until

connectionconnection– Assessment accrues interest during deferralAssessment accrues interest during deferral– Option to spread assessment over remainder of term if Option to spread assessment over remainder of term if

connection occurs within 15 years of constructionconnection occurs within 15 years of construction– Deferred assessment is apparent to potential buyers if Deferred assessment is apparent to potential buyers if

home is soldhome is sold

City Water Service Financing Options City Water Service Financing Options

Option 3 - Connection FeeOption 3 - Connection Fee– Fee based on same amount as assessment or deferred Fee based on same amount as assessment or deferred

assessmentassessment– Due upon connection as a lump sumDue upon connection as a lump sum– Connection Fee can include interest considerationsConnection Fee can include interest considerations– Connection fee not apparent to potential buyers through Connection fee not apparent to potential buyers through

standard property searchstandard property search

Other Private Costs – at time of connectionOther Private Costs – at time of connection

Water Connection ChargesWater Connection Charges $2,640/unit$2,640/unit

Connection of water service between property line and Connection of water service between property line and home home

Abandon existing well – if applicableAbandon existing well – if applicable

Typical water bill = $50 per quarter average for a typical Typical water bill = $50 per quarter average for a typical home (assumes City water used for irrigation)home (assumes City water used for irrigation)

No specific timeframe to connect to City waterNo specific timeframe to connect to City water

Existing well can be maintained if connected to City Existing well can be maintained if connected to City water – i.e. use for irrigationwater – i.e. use for irrigation

Do not complete a project of any kindDo not complete a project of any kind

Complete a roadway-only projectComplete a roadway-only project

Complete a roadway/water projectComplete a roadway/water project– Standard AssessmentsStandard Assessments– Deferred Assessments for water portion onlyDeferred Assessments for water portion only– Connection Fee for water portion onlyConnection Fee for water portion only

OptionsOptions

Neighborhood feedback/discussionNeighborhood feedback/discussion

City Council update – December 20, 2010 meetingCity Council update – December 20, 2010 meeting

Next StepsNext Steps

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