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2. Extension of Services PlanPublicCity of Kalispell Works Post Oft-loc Box 1997, Kalispell, Montarct 5 903-1997 - ele-o one (06)758-i 7207 Fax (406)758-7831. REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: James C. Hansz, P.E., Director of Public SUBJECT: Extension of Services MEETING DATE: September 13, 2004 BACKGROUND: Council has previously reviewed draft copies of the Extension of Services Plan. On the last occasion staff was asked to make several additional changes including new language related to potential extension of utilities by the City. A copy of the latest revision is provided for discussion. The requested changes are highlighted in red on pages 29, 32, 33 and 34. The original language is included in strikeout text as a reference. Also included for information is a copy of the July 26 memo related to costs of extending services north on Whitefish Stage Road. RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction regarding update and revision of the Extension of Services Plan. September 13, 2004 Extension of Services Plan.doc KalispellCity of Public Works Department Pori Officc Boy. ) ', Kalisnell_ Montana 399,7 - 997 _ Telephone (406)75 r7720, Fax (406) 5 - 83,1. REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jaynes C. Hansz, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Sewer Extension Whitefish Stage Road MEETING DATE: Work Session, July 26, 2004 Bac round: Growth in the NE corner of Kalispell along the Whitefish Stage Road corridor has continued at a steady pace so that today a majority of the developable land south of Reserve Drive has been platted in subdivisions. What remains to be developed will essentially use the available remaining capacity of key sewage collection facilities, i.e. lift station 49 and its force main. Other sewer mains serving recent developments will continue to have carrying capacity, beyond their immediate needs, which could support additional sewage flows from new development, potentially north of Reserve Drive. This memo was requested to explore potential issues related to the City extending facilities in order to assure that potential future development is planned with municipal sewer service in mind and the City is able to exert positive influence toward this objective. Current Considerations: Substantial development interest has recently been shown in properties north of Reserve Drive along Whitefish Stage (WFS) Road and, potentially, east along Rose Crossing. At least two approaches are possible for this development: 1) Large lots served by on -site (septic) systems (or their equivalent) could be created. 2) Alternatively, a higher density development is possible if municipal sewer service is made available. Municipal service could be obtained through extensions of existing City of Kalispell systems installed along Whitefish Stage Road south of Reserve Drive. Extension of City- Systems: Sewer Mains - The distance from Glacier Commons to Rose Crossing is about 7,300 feet. A main sewer to serve this area would likely be sized at 12 inch to 15 inch diameter to ensure adequate long-term capacity. Based on current bid costs, and without having completed any detailed engineering, this extension could cost approximately $427,750, inclusive of engineering, construction management and contingencies. This figure includes July 26, 2004 Whitefish Stage sewer.doc approximately 20 manholes, but sloes not anticipate any lift stations because, in general, the slope from. Rose Crossing to existing City systems is favorable. However, there would be additional costs to upgrade some existing collection system facilities shortly after any development north of Reserve came on-line. Upgrade Existing Systems -- Lift Station #9 is located just off Fairway Boulevard and serves as the main pump station for all development in this area. Other local lift stations are sited in Village Greens but are not impacted. Lift Station #9 employs a 6 inch diameter force main to deliver sewage across the Stillwater River into the City's gravity sewerage system. The lift station and force will require replacement to handle the added loads imposed by significant development north of Reserve .Drive. Replacement costs for LS #9 and its force main were included in the City's long range Capital Improvement Plan. Lift station #9 is estimated to cost approximately $108,000, including engineering and contingencies, and the cost to replace the force main is estimated at approximately $508,000. One caveat: There may be a need to revise the currently estimated sizes of these upgrades depending on the scale of growth north of Reserve. Overall, the estimated total cast for all the .improvements needed to fully serve this area is $1,043,000, and this is shown on the attached summary. Potential Method of Payment:, These improvements involve two categories of origin: 1) gr�l`vnll-rediatkdl laklliLies, reAll. l4LGU ill Lim, III,-vv aiLil any allULLIViial capaVILy it, the upgraded force main and lift station, and 2) replacement related facilities reflected in the costs to duplicate the capacity currently existing in the force main and lift station. Growth -related costs could be funded from current collection system SDC funds and then repaid via new connection charges, i.e. SDCs that are paid at the time of new development. There is presently approximately $1,150,000 in the sewer collection system SDC account available to support growth -related improvement costs. Further, each new dwelling will add and additional $865 to this account (the remainder of the current $2,070 SDC connection fee is devoted to WWTP plant replacement). Therefore, each 1,000 new units will generate $865,000 of additional revenue to the sewer collection system SDC fund to defray grow-thlcapacity-related improvement costs. There is sufficient funding in the collection system SDC account to allow for construction of the WFS pipeline without impacting any near -term plans. However, the current schedule of SDC fees would need to be revised to include these facilities because they were not included in the CIP when SDCs were recently revised. Failure to make this adjustment would require deferral of some other improvements of similar value until SDC fees and attending revenues are adjusted upward. An alternative to fund growth -related improvements would be to authorize a surcharge upon the normal SDC fee. This would be related to any connections made to new growth -related facilities along WFS Road that are funded from the City's SDC account. This would be similar to the late -comer surcharge envisioned for the Developer Extension Agreement concept except that the City would be the final recipient of the surcharge which it would use to replenish the SDC account for the initial investment made to provide facilities that serve the new developing areas. Costs for replacement -related improvements to upgrade I,S #9 and its :Force main would likely be paid via a low interest Board of Investments loan with the loan repaid via the monthly user charges. The current replacement account does not have sufficient funds to cover these costs after accounting for current replacement plans. However, this method of repayment was anticipated when rates were recently adjusted because these projects are included in the CIP which formed the basis for the current sewer utility rate structure. The precise amount of the cost split between replacing current capacity and new growth -related capacity cannot be determined at this time without significantly more engineering to better define the facilities that are needed. Conclusion: Growth in the Whitefish Stage Road area is continuing and new facilities are ►wecuou ct1 serve �" "ivi�L liiuriicipa1 s�w�r. ii�t iaiiistics iuuau pvecAit reify t3o pr.ifvtucu piecemeal by developers, or they could be provided along the corridor by the City to assure that municipal services are immediately available and ready to serve an area which many believe is a logical extension of the City. This would prevent an undesirable expansion of development that depends upon on -site sewage disposal which local history has shown to be detrimental to both ground water and surface water. When new growth occurs along WFS Road, certain other existing City sewage collection facilities must be upgraded to ensure uninterrupted service. Funding new facilities is a challenge but is possible within the financial framework the City has in place. Many of the needed facilities have been programmed into the current CIP, while others have not. If the City chooses to install and fund the growth -related improvements necessary to accommodate community expansion north of Reserve Drive some modification of current policy will need to be considered. This would be similar to the action taken when City initiative resulted in the extension of utilities south on US 93 in conjunction with MDT plans to improve the highway into Kalispell. July 26, 2004 whitefish Stage sewer,doc CITY OF KAiLl SPELL 0 EXTENSION OIF SERVICES PLAN June 14, 2004 no Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Statutory Requirements Chapter 3 - Relationship to the Kalispell Growth PolicNr Chapter +e4 - Potential Unlit; Service e �� V Chapter 5 - Extension of City Services � ;r Chapter 5 - Policies for Extension of Ci Services or Utilities Figures: Figure 1 - Impediments to Growth Figure 2 - Sewer Serivice Areas Figure 3 -Water Service Areas Figure 4 -- Potential Utility- Service Area Figure 5 - Kalispell Future Fire Services Plan Appendix: Petition to Annex / Notice of Withdrawal from Rural Fire District Waiver to Protest Annexation f notice of Withdrawal from Rural Fire District 2 Kalispell's Extension of Services Plan is intended to serve as a policy document for the extension and provision of City services and utilities to areas proposed for annexation or otherwise provided with services and ' or utilities. The plan will serve three basic objectives: 1. To meet the statutory requirements of the State of Montana for the annexation of properties and provision of services. Z. To provide a fra-mework for implementing existing policy documents that includes the Kalispell Area Transportation . lan, the City of Kalispell Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Systems Fa ili'Plan and the Kalispell Growth Policy. Collectively they will be use lea, glee future development and growth within the community_ 5 3. To establish a Potential Utility Service i oundary and associated policies that clearly outline the terms for the ��nsion of municipal services into new service areas, identify methods of financing when extending municipal services and the party or parties responsible for installation and service costs. r._ r1! flr1 aL_ e..t.....-_.�_1_�... ..t_ d.'L_ s--1- ._.i' �fl�_�e.u� 1.'_m ft__ i;_ie_e_ -Jr--E_ ----i--- lii 4VkJkl, UIU UltV LUIUCILUUkk LIM UM-SI& VI P.UXIY%dlilr, IUI Ulu iU LLIC VI 1LJ WULM, sewer and storm drainage systems. The goal of the planning effort was to define the condition of the existing infrastructure, describe improvements necessary to protect water resources, accommodate growth, evaluate growth trends and estimate future population and employment. The establishment of the potential utility service area was critical in the preparation of both the Kalispell Growth. Policy and the Extension of Services plan. The potential utility services boundary was largely based on the City of Kalispell Water, Sewer and Strom dater Drainage Facility Plan dated duly 2002 prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc/ Morrison Maierle, Inc. / & Land and Water Consulting (Facilities flan). The potential utility service boundary was developed with the Facilities Plan and the update of the Kalispell City Growth Policy. The Facilities Plan provides the background engineering study and analysis to determine capacity and capabilities of the city of Kalispell to grown Based on this, a capital improvements plan was developed for the recommended water, sewer, wastewater treatment and storm drainage improvements programs. The location of the potential utilities service boundary was establisher) by considering available -undeveloped and underdeveloped lands in the context of existing public services and the logical extension of these services into undeveloped .land. In addition, past community growth trends, as well as 3 existing community growth stimulants and deterrents, were taken into consideration when determining this bo ndaxy. 4 Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Montana Code Annotated; Parts 42 through 47 outlines the processes and the requirements for the pi-ea�rision of services to areas to be annexed to the city. This plan as been developed, in part, to meet and address the statutory criteria outlined iri these parts. Specifically, this playa establishes a potential utility service boundary basest on the projected availability of City services and utilities, demographic and growth trends as well as development potential of areas within and surrounding the community. As required under the statutes; when or if it becomes necessary to extend streets, water, sewer. or other, municipal services into an area to be annexed, the plan must show how public services apd. utilities will be provided to the newly annexed area on substantially basis and ma mer as rather areas already within the municipality. If new streets or ate ties e to be extended to an area to be annexed, the plan is required to, O'Uhitle when the new infrastructure will be constructed and how it will be fin' #aced. -- the area to be annexed is already served by adequate water, sewer and , struts, and no capital improvements are necessary; the municipality must pi iVIO e a plan of how it will provide other services primarily police protection and fire protection, as well as continued utility service. This Extension of Services Plan, by reference, incorporates by reference the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 adopted by the Kalispell City Council in February 2003. The growth policy has been used as a source of technical information presented in this document. The adoption and implementation of this plan will assist the City of Kalispell in worldng towards achieving some of the goals and objectives outlined in the growth policy. The following is a summary of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 goals to which this Extension of Services Plan bears a direct relationship- 1. ADMINISTRATION FOSTER CITY -COUNTY COOPERkPON PARTICULARLY IN MANAGING GROWTH AND COORDINATING,, PROVISION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES. _J PROMOTE COOPERATION BkT- EEN KALIKSPELL, UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND FLATHEAD BUSINESSES. 2. GROWTH MANAGEMENT NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OCCURS IN AREA WHERE PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER CAN BE PROVIDED AND AS EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE AREAS FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION WITH REGARD TO AMOUNT, TIMING AND LOCATION. 4. LAND USE: BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY NEW COMMERCIAL DEDVELOPMENT SHOULD OCCUR IN AREAS WHERE PUBLIC WATE AND SEWER ARE AVAILABLE. E�WFJ "AZA CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED IN THE RURAL AREAS THAT ARE WITHIN THE POTENTIAL UTILITY SERVICE AREA AND A PROVISION SHOULD BE CREATED THAT ALLOWS FOR THE 1 REDEVELOPMEN17 OF OPEN SPACE AREAS WHEN UTILITIES ARE AVAILABLE. 7 0)&* NEW BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO LOCATE IN AREAS WHERE SOUND INFRASTRUCTURE CAN BE PROVIDED. PROVIDE A BALANCED DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF RECREATIONAL- FACILITIES AND PEDESTRIAN/ BICYCLE PATHS THAT PROVIDES ACCESS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE T F16 CIRCULATION SYSTEM THAT SERVES THE COMBINED NEED$- OF TIRE COMMUNITY AND THE REGION, AND THAT PROVIDES CONVENIENT AND ECONOMICAL ACCESS TO ALL T SPORTATIO J ACILI'1IE_S THROUG14OUI' THE AREA. 11. INFPASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES AS THE CITY ANNEXES COUNTY .ROADS PROVISIONS SHOULD BE MADE FOR UPGRADING TO CITY STANDARDS. COORDINATE CONSISTENT DESIGN STANDARDS BETWEEN THE CITY AND TIME COUNTY URBAN AREAS. MAKE PUBLIC SEWER AVAILABE TO AREAS T1 AT ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMIYT TO SERVICES. EXPAND THE ABILITY OF THE CITY TO SERVE THOSE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE EVERGREEN SEWER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. AREAS OF THE CITY CURRENTLY USING ON -SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTMES WILL BE CONNECTD TO PUBLIC CITY SEWER. LAVE ADEQUATE CAPACITY WITHIN 'I`HE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. WHEN NEW WATER MAINS ARE INSTALLED CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FUTURE NEEDS OF THE AREA. STORM -ER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES BE ADEQUATE FOR ALL OF SUBSTATION -. SERVEBUILD A NEW FIRE HE NORTHERN TION OF THE CITY TO CURRENT AND rDEVEOPMENT IN THE■ CHAPTER #: POTENTIAL UTILITY SERVICE AREA The potential utility senrice area is a projected urban services area where it is anticipated that municipal services can or may be extended over a period of the next one to 20 years depending upon needs and demand. The boundaries of the potential utility service area are projected based on prevailing and anticipated growth trends, with consideration given to growth stimulants as well as groin deterrents or .impediments. Population and economic trends that affect community growth or decline are critical factors that have been considered in carder to determine the poten;o,service areas. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND TRENDS Kalispell is the largest municipality xs Fla County. The Flathead Valley is the economic hub for a five -county area.. The: valley is hone for a population of roughly 77,000 people though its r , financiai, professional and medical services are utilized by more than 125,000 people that reside in the five -county trade area. Kalispell and its immediate environs contain approximately 30,000 people and encompass a retail trade area of approximately 31,000 square miles. The retail activity which as historically been strong, is can the rise. Additional documents can be consulted for information relative to the area's socioeconomic trends and conditions: the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 Resources and Analysis Section, the 2001 Update of the Flathead County Overall Economic Development flan, the Kalispell .Area. Transportation Plan, the 2000 Federal Census, Flathead Gauges 2003, and the Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Profile. The area's population continues to expand at a steady pace with the potential for unprecedented growth over the next twenty years. The Kalispell Growth Policy indicates that Flathead County"s population could increase by another 30,000 in that time - an astounding 40% increase. According to the 2000 US Census, Flathead County has seen a growth rate of 25.6% between 1990 and 2000 while the State of Montana during that same period grew at half of the county rate pasting a 12.9% increase. Kalispell itself grew at a rate of 3 9.4% during the same decade reaching a 2000 population figure of 14,223. PHYSICAL GROWTH TRENDS The city population only grew by 2,000 people from 1940 to 1990 and did not significantly expand its physical boundaries pricer to this time. However, growth has accelerated since then. In 1990, the physical area of Kalispell was 4.4 square miles: by the end of 2003 the city contained. 7.5 square miles, a 70 g percent increase in Land area and a physical growth of 3.1 square miles. This growth trend appears to be accelerating since in the last live years from 1999 to 2003 the city has grown to include and addition 1,238 acres (I.94 square miles) as shown below, These figures indicate that the land area of Kalispell grew by 34.9 percent during this five gear period which statistically represents an average annual growth rate of 6.24 percent. Kalispell, Lanai Annexations 1999-2003 Year Beres annexed :9• dies AYtsusi area annexed growth mate 11999 E 122 .19 3.4% 2000 195 31 3.4 % 2001 512 1.8o i 13.211% 12002 I 83 1.13 2003 1326 1.51 , - 7.3% TOTAL 1,238 � � � 14 �� 34o9��a j M The city is currently experiencing Si cant growth pressure. There exist certain "influencing factors" which can either stimulate or impede the direction or rate of the physical growth of a city. in conjunction with the ability to provide services, these influencing factors must also be given consideration in the establishment of future service and growth area boundaries. Impediments to growth The identified impediments to growth in and around Kalispell are floodplains, soils unsuitable for development, axed steep slopes :�FIn addition to these environmental limitations, a significant impediment to logical urban expansion axound Kalispell is existing and proposed rural loin density residential and commercial development on individual sewer and water services. Finally, the presence of the Evergreen Water and Seger District serves as a physical barrier to the immediate east. Floodplains are those areas that are subject to periodic flooding. While development adjacent to waterways and shorelines has historically been desirous, and at times necessary, there are associated costs, including loss of life, property damage, and the disruption of business. Floodpla_ins have both value and function, development on and modification to these lands, however, can have adverse affects on not oniy water resources, but on living and cultural resources as well, Floodplains associated with the Whitefish, Stillwater and Flathead Rivers and their respective drainages east of Kalispell are a limiting factor with respect to urban growth in that direction. 10 Soils unsuitable for urban development: The existence of certain types of soils renders some areas of the valley unsuitable for urban development because of one or more of the following properties: alkalinity, salinity, acidity, or slow or rapid permeability. For the most part these sails occur south of the present city limits, and to a lesser extent to the west. Although some soils may be unfavorable for development, most disadvantages can be overcome through engineering solutions and construction techniques. It should be noted that while the disadvantages these sails present can be overcome, such circumstances will likely result in added expense to the public in providing services such as streets, sewer and eater service, and storm drainage, and to the property owner in terms of construction and engineering costs. Slopes generally exceeding fifteen percent (15%) are considered an impediment to urban development and 30% an outright prohibition. Development on such slopes, including buildings, roads, drivewaysand Bather improvements, can have significant impacts on existing draii �Lge,, patterns, riparian vegetation., wildlife, adjacent (particularly downhill) properfies, and the existing natural scenic qualities of the community. W.1' 11the' City of Kalispell is generally situated on the valley floor, there are,Jr stane6s of steep slopes southwest of the city and along certain segments of the WThAefish and Stillwater Rivers. Rural low density development: while approximately 15,000 people live within the city of Kalispell, it can be roughly estimated that approximately and an equal population lives within 3 miles of the city of Kalispell. In many cases this rural population -has completely ringed sectors of the city. On the north, west and south sides of the city, this type of development is typified as having lot sues of Yz acre or larger, single family residential in character and served by individual or private septic and well. The low density character makes it extremely costly to serve with municipal services. Additionally, it adds considerable expense, and in some cases serves to be cost prohibitive to by pass or extend services beyond to the next vacant developable tract of land. Ever reen County water and Sewer District: On the, east side of Kalispell lies Evergreen, an unincorporated community built to a quasi urban density. (l e .)The Evergreen County Water and Sewer District encompasses the heart of Evergreen. The District operates a public water system which serves a significant population in the Evergreen area including a small area within the Whitefish Stage Evergreen Drive area of the city of Kalispell. Additionally, the District operates a sewer collection system within what is called the Evergreen RSID, an area smaller than the water service area. The District, via a contract nth the city of Kalispell, transports the District's effluent to the Kalispell sewer treatment plant for final treatment and disposal. The presence of this District on the cast is a physical and political barrier. At present, there appears to be no advantage on the part of the city to explore annexation of portions or all of the Evergreen District II Growth Stimulants Growth stimulants can be defined as any pressure exerted upon a city which may cause or encourage that city to grow in a particular direction. Growth stimulants may be physical factors such as a scenic environment or a proximity to services and/or utilities. A desirous duality of life or a strong economy can also stimulate the growth of a city. The physical beauty of the Flathead Valley and its perceived quality of life has spurred substantial growth in recent year's. The greater Kalispell area is expected to continue to attract its share of the area's overall population growth., mainly due to its role as the Flathead County seat, and the retail, medical, financial and service hub of the area. Prevailing Growth Patterns The prevailing growth patterns in the Kalispell: area, and the probable growth stimulants associated therewith, are as follows: - North, along Whitefish Stage jZoad `y This area is generally served by sewer (city of Kalispell) and water (Evergreen dater District), is proximate to cite amenities and an elementary school. There are established suburban subdivisions in the vicinity - Mission. Village and Hillcrest Estates - and there are subdivisions under construction - Village Greens and Glacier Meadows. Forth of Reserve Drive there is potential for the expansion of a�i ems aa�; zxc1g-11UO1_11U su UUZSaIIVss UZ11 .ci UL-,UNU1VV' i-Ulu whitefish Stage and significant developable land for future residential neighborhoods all the way north to Ruse Crossing. - North, along highway 93, south of Tronstad. Road The Kalispell Regional Hospital complex has undergone a significant expansion, the Buffalo Commons retail/professional complex north of the hospital is nearing build -out, the Greenery location is redeveloping as an office/residential project, the College is in the process of a significant expansion, the Kalispell Youth Sports complex continues to develop, Mountain Vieux Plaza and the first commercial phase spring Prairie on Section 36 are well under way and municipal water and sewer have been extended to the intersection of US 93 and Reserve. All of these factors are contributing to significant interest, primarily commercial, on North US 93, A regional retail mall has been proposed and approved by the county approximately 1/2 mile to the north of the current city limits between. EIS 93 and Whitefish Stage. This area is within the Potential Utility Services Area of the city, If developed, this will serve to be a significant magnet for future growth and development. - North, along Highway 2 north of Reserve 12 Commercial development along the Highway 2 strip through Evergreen has continued at a sustained, basis although slowing as the commercial engine of the valley has shifted over to US 93 -north in the past 2 years. There is still significant vacant land north of and adjacent to the Evergreen dater and Sewer District available for development. Highway improvements, the availability of crater and the potential for public surer and its proximity to Kalispell continue to place the spotlight on this commercial strip primarily along US 2. Potential for residential development to the east of US 2 is also prevalent. - South, along South Woodland Drive and Kelly Road Developable land continues to decrease as the recently approved Willoitvs Subdivision is built out and Leisure Heights and Muskrat Slough are now under construction. Growth stimulants in this area include the proximity to city amenities, the availability of city servqces_ and utilities, existing, though limited, infrastructure, and a limited inventoz 'af undeveloped lard. - South along US Highway 93 South r Sewer and Water mains are being installed from the city limits to Four Corners as part of the Highway 93 re -cons tr on project. This will spur the hook up and annexation of existing commercial development along the highway. It 'will also open up significant vacant lands immediately south of four corners for commercial, industrial and residential development. - South, along Airport Road Residential subdivision activity continues in this area because of the availability of city utilities, excellent transportation infrastructure and the proximity to Kalispell and its amenities. - South, below Sunnyside Drive, East of Valley View Drive Residential subdivision activity continues in this area at a rapid pace because of the availability of city utilities, and the proximity to Kalispell and its amenities. - Southwest, in the Foy's make area This area is experiencing steady residential development as it affords residents a rural. lifestyle Within minutes of the amenities Kalispell has to offer. - West, in the Three Mile Drive, Stillwater Road, West Reserve Drive area. City utilities have recently been extended down 'Three Mile to Stillwater Road and north !,ri mile along Stillwater. This and the significant presence of vacant developable land and a major street system (Three -File, Stillwater, Reserve 13 Drive and a planned by -Pass') have created tremendous interest and potential for residential development. - Infill, where available There is not an abundance of undeveloped land within the city, but there are areas with development and redevelopment potential. Neighborhood plans, serving as amendments to the Civ,, Growth Policy, have been developed and adopted for the Kalispell City Airport and its environs, and the North Meridian Road area between Highways 2 and 93 in the northwest sector of Kalispell. The adoption of these plans will help facilitate appropriate development in each neighborhood. There are also existing residential areas in south Kalispell that could accommodate additional density through the "tension of city utilities. 14 Projected Growth Area It is recognized that there are no overwhelming barriers that would impede the physical growth of the city during the next five years. The Flathead River and the Evergreen Sewer District to the east and the Lone Pine bluffs to the west will limit logical city expansion in those specific areas but such impediments are not critical in the short term. Existing low density rural development on private septic systems and wells to the east on Two Mile and Foys Lake Road and in the southeast in the Willow Glen/Conrad areas will also limit logical expansion. The growth stimulants discussed above, particularly the availability of city utilities and vacant developable land will presumably steer the future urban growth of the City of Kalispell. Kafisvell Potential Utility Service Area The boundaries of the future urban sen4ces. lea of Kalispell are presented in As was stated in the introdu&i-onth "e,"tablishment of the Potential 4" , ' Utility Service Area and the correspondi'rbaif: services boundary was critical in the preparation of the Extensiqp of Sreices plan. The urban services boundary was prepared based on the Cit)rof Kalispell Water, Sewer and Strom Water Drainage Facility Plan prep a by HDR Engineering, Inc/ Morrison Maierle, Inc./ & Land and Water Consulting hand in hand -with the update of the City Growth Policy. I _5 EXTENSION OF CITY SERVICES Concurrent with reviewing the above information to determine the potential utility service area is the need to assess the City's existing utilities, services and infrastructure. Water, server and storm sewer facilities were the subject of the comprehensive study - City of Kalispell Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Facility Plan dated July of 2002. In addition., fire and police protection, solid waster disposal and streets were the subject of the recently adapted. Kalispell Growth Policy 2020. A number of studies have been done to determine the effects of various types of development on a municipality's cast outlays. These studies have consistently shown that the net public costs resulting fr€ m .low -density sprawl development and higher than those resulting from higher tensity developments of the same number of homes. In simple terms, it costs` ,mo.r to extend sewer and water service„ to provide police and fare prate oh, f fund read repair, to send out school buses, and to provide refuse col ectieh service when hones are spread out than when they are proximate to, existing services and facilities. In order to achieve compact, orderly and efficient urban growth, plans for the extension of municipal services into growth areas must be developed and implemented. In addition to identifying the services available and a plan to physically provide those services within a defined service area, it is also esseniral to botli identify the par€y responsible nor service extension and a method of financing the extension. The services which are considered for extension into the future growth areas of the city are streets, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, police protection, fire protection and solid waste collection. STREETS The transportation network within and around a community plays a, significant role in its physical development and growth. This network of streets, reads and highways should be coordinated to form a system that not only provides efficient internal circulation, but one that also facilitates through traffic. Since streets serve two basic functions, moving traffic and providing access to abutting lands, each street should be classified and designed for the specific function or combination of functions that it is to serve. This functional classification system forms the basis for planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and operating the street system. Street classification can also be used as an equitable and practical method of allocating responsibility for street and road construction. expenditures. For these reasons urban streets are generally designed and developed in a hierarchy comprised of the following types: 16 Major Arterials A major road or highway with moderate to high speeds and high traffic. volumes. Major arterials provide access to the regional transportation network, and move traffic across the county and Between cities and communities. Access to abutting lands is limited. 'Traffic, volumes would typically exceed 15,000 vehicles per day. Minor Arterials A major road with moderate speeds designed to collect or move traffic from one major part of the community to another or to move traffic to and from the major arterial system.. Traffic volumes would generally range from 5,000 to 15,000 vehicles per..gay. Collectors A secondary or intermediate-1 s(t nth moderate speeds and low to moderate volumes. Such �stree would collect local traffic from neighborhoods and cagy it t6�-adjacent neighborhoods or transfer the traffic to the arterial system. Such streets would typically serve a neighborhood or area with 150 or more dwellings and carry 1,000 to 5,000 vehicles per day. Y _1 J4voM, Minor streets intended to serve individual sites, buildings or lots. Local streets either feed into collectors or provide destination access off of collectors. Streets within the Kalispell City Growth Policy area are listed according to functional classification in the Crow-th Policy. The Kalispell Area Transportation. Plan. (KATP), which has been adopted as an integral element of this plan illustrates the major street network (pp. 63-68, KATP). This proposed network is based on the transportation plan"s travel demand projections for the year 2015. The Cite of Kalispell street system is comprised of more than 90 miles of streets and alleys, and some 2500 acres of public rights -of -way. The KATP has identified priority projects for the Kalispell and surrounding street systems, which, if implemented, will achieve the proposed Major Street Network and resWt in a benefit to existing traffic system performance. The proposed improvements will also serve future. development needs as urban development expands into the adjacent rural areas surrounding Kalispell. The plan, in addition to identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements, also gives cost estimates for the improvements and identifies funding responsibility. 17 The priority projects identified in the KATP involve, for the most part, either arterials or collectors, which are typically the responsibility of federal, state or local governments (or a combination thereof), with respect to construction and maintenance. All new development, pursuant to annexation, which further impacts the existing or proposed street network, will be subject to conditions of approval intended to mitigate said impacts. It will be the responsibility of the developer of a new subdivision to provide local. streets built to city standards, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, boulevards, street signs, street lights and street trees, Standards for such improvements are contained in the City of Kalispell's Subdivision Regulations and the City's Standards For Design and Construction. The Policy section of this plan details these requirements. STREET MAINTENANCE The City of Kalispell plows dedicated streets. Nufthin the incorporated area, while the Montana Department of Transportatio - . n plovft U.S. Highways 2 and 93 through the city. As annexation occurs `fie She plowing procedures will be followed. The present equipment is generally-O'considered adequate for the city's snow plowing needs, although in the I everk of an unusually heavy snowfall the City will contract with local operatoi§4-or assistance. The need for additional equipment and personnel should be determined and coordinated as the city grows. The City of Kalispell also levies a Special Street Maintenance Assessment on properties within `tee city. This assessment provides lor `she sahmes of Ene City street sweeper operator and support expenses associated with sweeping and flushing streets, leaf removal, snow removal and sanding de-icing services. Currently, the assessment is $.0086 per square foot of land. SANITARY SEVER A sewerage system is a network of sewers used to collect the liquid wastes of the city for subsequent treatment. The location and capacity of main sewer lines and treatment plants are a factor in determining both the density and location of development within a community. Generally, the design of main sewer lines and plant capacity is reflective of anticipated land uses and population projections of a predetermined "service" area. Sewage is collected by a gravity flo-,x, system, wherein sewer lines are laid out in a manner as to flow continually downhill. Where grades are insufficient to provide gravity flow, pumping of the sewage becomes necessary. Adding pump stations to the system correspondingly adds expense and maintenance needs and is generally discouraged. The City system currently contains more than 75 miles of sewer mains and 23 sewage lift stations. ft4*2 shows the Kalispell service boundary. N The City of Kalispell operates a wastewater treatment plant which provides tertiary level treatment with advanced biological nutrient removal. The plant is located on the south edge of the city on Airport Road. The treatment plant is designed to accommodate a flow of approximately 3.1 million gallons per slay (ingd). A plant of this capacity is able to serve a population of approximately 31,000. The plant is currently treating an awrerage of 2,4 rngd of effluent. High groundwater infiltration and storms runoff inflow have a negative impact on the City's collection system. Infiltration and inflow are extraneous waters which can enter the sewer system and thus reduce the sewage carrying capacity of the sewer, pump station and treatment systems. As the amount of infiltration and inflow is reduced, the ability of the plant to serve a larger population is increased. Duch of the storm runoff inflow has been eliminated through the construction of underground storm drainage facilities, elimination of cross -connected stormwvater catch basins' and disconnection of roof drains from sanitary sewer lines. As the Cii 's," street reconstruction program continues, storm drainage is tieing improved., , as redevelopment of older buildings in the core area of the Ka sp6l �b�siness district continues the infiltration of stormwater via roof d.rkins will- e greatly reduced. 41 The residents of the Evergreen area' e served by the Kalispell wastewater treatment plant via the Evergreen sewage collection system.. This collection facility was constructed. its 1993-94 and is owned and operated by the independent Evergreen Water and Sewer District. The system consists of 38 miles of conventional gravity and small diameter sewer lines, 23 lift stations anu 10 miles of press-uri'zed sewage €orce mains. zne system is designed to serve 2,300 to 3,000 customers and by contract is allotted a 22% share of the City of Kalispell wastewater treatment plant°s current operating capacity (more specifically, this contract volume is set at 682,000 gallons per clay lei �e shows the Evergreen Seger RSID boundary. The design of new sewage collection systems must meet the current requirements of the Montana Departrnent of Health and Environmental Sciences, the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, the City's Standards for Design and Construction and the policies for extending services described in this plan. Most of the Kalispell service area which is not developed at this time will, upon development, require new sewage lift stations or will impact existing sewage pumping facilities. The major exceptions are certain areas west of town, where in some cases gravity sewer extensions can be designed to serve the areas adjacent to the current city limits. However, as development continues further west, sewage lift stations -will be necessary. Throughout the Kalispell sewer service area there are several high density residential neighborhoods utilizing septic sewage disposal.. Properties served by septic systems inside the city limits include lands east of Dry Bridge Park 19 along Woodland Avenue and South Woodland give, and scattered lots west of Highway 93 and north of Three Mile Drive. As development occurs near and around these areas provisions should be made to bring them onto the City sewer system. Outside the city limits, Kalispell is ringed by areas of low density residential development with septic sewage disposal. 'These include the Rarrnsgate and North Haven subdivisions on the northwest, the Two Mile Drive (west of Spring Creek) and Foy's Lake areas on the west, scattered development on Willow Glen Drive between Twin Acres Drive and Conrad Drive on the cast, various subdivisions on Whitefish Stage load on the northeast, and the Country Estates and Mountain Villa developments on the north. These areas, as well as the Evergreen sewer special improvement district, comprise the City of Kalispell sewer service area as shown on ` 4 sped 1ty �esAe apj. During the next five years, and beyond, thpi fluen:ces of continued property development, failing septic disposal systems.2 and the State's eater Quality and Nora -degradation mule -will combine to brim mangy these areas onto the City's sewer system. �w Sewer extensions associated with the Eveltreen force main are governed by the policies of the City of Kalispell, as Iit4erties served by those extensions will also be customers of the City of Kalispell. The Evergreen force main is a 14- inch-diameter, 5-mile-long pressurized sewer main, designed to carry over 700,000 gallons per day of liquid sewage; the policy for extensions from this force main are intended to limit the passibility of damage to this vital link between the Evergreen and Kalispell systems or of an interruption of service. Connections will be limited to pressurized farce mains from lift stations serving neighborhood collection systems and, to minimize the number of connections to the 14-inch force maim, each neighborhood lift station will be designed to maximize its potential service area. Detailed engineering studies are regi fired to determine the finest location for the sewer limes and lift stations based on individual development proposals, with consideration given to the long range needs of the area(s) surrounding the development site. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Storm water runoff is the iv ater flowing over the surface of the ground during and as a result of a rainfall or as a result of a snow melt. The primary goal in the management of storm water runoff is, through the provision of appropriate facilities, to minimize hazards to life and property. This is accomplished by using storm sewers to collect and care rain or surface water to a natural water course or body of water in such a way as to prevent flooding and the resultant damage. 20 There are eighteen primary stored water drainage outfalls in the city. These are detailed in the City's Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Facility flan slated July 2002. The remainder of the city has, for all practical purposes, no storm sewer infrastructure. Storm water is drained by flowing along gutter lines and in streets. Most recent developments within the city limits which are minable to tie into existing systems utilize less complex, on -site means of handling storm eater. As new city streets are constructed, and as existing streets are improved, storm drainage infrastructure will be installed or improved. Those persons developing property have the responsibility to convey storm water from their property to an appropriate point of disposal.. The quantity and rate of runoff from a developed piece of property should. not: exceed that which would occur had the property remained undeveloped. The City also levies a Storm Sewer . ce Assessment on properties within the city limits. Assessmez s are "b4sed on the classification of the property according to use, and range fr€ as $0.00323 to $0,0 352 per square foot of land area. Clean Water Act regulations now require storm water management plans for urban areas with populations in excess of 1€I,000. The City worked in partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation to develop a comprehensive and jointly used storm water management program for the Kalispell Urban Area. This plaza was submitted to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for that agency's re -view and approval. WATER It is the stated omission of the City of Kalispell rater Department to provide safe, potable and palatable water for the needs of the domestic, institutional, industrial and commercial consumer and to provide adequate pressure and flow to meet fire fighting and irrigation needs. As growth expands into areas served only with on -site waste disposal facilities (septic and cesspool systems), on -site water supplies become more susceptible to contamination. Fmg re shows the Kalispell water service boundary. Additionally, the proliferation of aging septic tanks and cesspools found in the fringe areas of the city poses a threat to the aquifers that provide the community's water. Therefore, as a measure to insure the public health, it is desirable to make the public water supply available to those areas contiguous to the cite. In order to facilitate the presen£ation of safe. potable water supplies, the City has partnered with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to prepare comprehensive Source eater Assessments for all public water 21 supplies in the Kalispell area. This effort covered all large and small public water utilities regulated by MDEQ and totals nearly 60 such systems for the Kalispell area. Copies of these indiOdual assessment reports are on file with each public system as well as at the Kalispell Public Works Department where copies of all the reports are maintained. Water for the City of Kalispell is supplied by a publicly -owned system of water wells and a natural spring. The pumping station at the spring has three pumps with capacities of 3,000, 2,500, and 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm) respectively. The three pumps are capable of simultaneously pumping between 6,100 and 6,200 gpm, but by agreement with MDEQ, pumping is regulated to a maximum of 2,000 gpm. Chlorination is the sole treatraent method for the City water supply. In addition to the spring, there are four wells which provide additional water supply from an average depth of 250 feet. The well water is also treated by chlorination to ensure thew water remains free of potentially harmful bacteria. The wells are located at,th .e south edge of the city in the vicinity of the National Guard Armory, in the,,'center, of the city near Depot Park, on Grandview Drive near Flathead Valle�T h2unity College and on Buffalo Hill. Water storage tanks are used to equal pressure throughout the 77 mile -long distribution system and to provide emergency supply iri case of an interruption of power or a failure of pumping equipment. They also provide the flow necessary to meet peak demands. The amount and location of stored water also represents a key component of the water system's ability to deliver water for the purpose of fire suppression, The City currently utilizes two storage tanks with capacities of 2.7 million gallons and 1.7 million gallons respectively. A nearby booster station pumps water into an elevated tank with a 100,000 gallon capacity. This system serves the upper level pressure zone - those areas of the city generally lying above 3,000 feet in elevation, The City's water system is described in detail within the City of Kalispell Water, Sewer and Storm Sewer Drainage systems facility plan dated July 2002. Under the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDW-A), the water supply is tested for a wide variety of contaminants on a regular basis. Extensive testing for coliform bacteria, giardia cysts, lead and copper, and a wide range of solvents and pesticides has shown that Kalispell's water is of the highest quality. Pending SDWA requirements include additional testing and a comprehensive backflow prevention program to prevent contamination through siphonage or back -pressure. This water service plan is developed to guide the extension of water mains into areas of growth as and when development occurs. The plan is based on the objective of providing adequate water flow to meet household, commercial, industrial and irrigation demands, while meeting fire protection needs as well. The distribution system must be able to deliver water in sufficient quantity to all residents at all times. Ideally, a water distribution system is of a grid layout XV, with supply and storage facilities strategically located to equalize pressure during periods of heavy demand. Dead-end lines should be avoided to eliminate stagnant water and to reduce the number of customers who would be out of water during periods of line repair. The provision of water for fire fighting purposes is as important as the requirements required for domestic and commercial uses, and must be considered when evaluating transmission, storage and distribution facilities. Although structure size and type to a large degree determine fire flow requirements, certain areas of the city and its environs, based on anticipated or potential land uses, have been identified as needing specific fire flows. As a point of reference, for single -story structures the available fire flow should be a minimum of 1,000 gallons per minute (gpm). The Evergreen Water District operates a if ipal community water system Inuni which originated in 1968. (F%4teThe p resent system. consists of a series of wells with average daily capacity in excess of 2.250million gallons. The system also includes a ground -level storage tanit*ith Ifi capacity of 1 million gallons. . go� capacity Any discussion of Kalispell's water "-cc Arica excludes those areas served by the Evergreen Water District. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Solid waste management - the collection and disposal of solid refuse is PIOVIUCU WIMM UIC UILY UV UOL11 UIC 111UJ11U1PiA11LY ILsC11 WIU UY PnVULC flaUlerS. The majority of households within the city are served by the public utility, while the bulk of the businesses in town are served by private haulers, Refuse collected 7within the city limits is transported to the Flathead County landfill located approximately five miles north of Kalispell. The City provides weekly residential pick-up of refuse for an annual fee, presently $85.00, while businesses receive, if needed, multiple pick-ups each week. The City utilizes side -arm loading packer trucks and rear loading packer trucks for collection and transportation of garbage to the landfill. The demand for solid waste collection is directly proportional to the size of the community. Therefore, as the City of Kalispell accepts annexations, its solid waste service area will increase as well. The extension of this service to newly -annexed areas is subject to the provisions and limitations of 7-2-4736, M.C.A., as follows: I A municipality that annexes or incorporates additional area receiving garbage and solid waste disposal service by a motor carrier authorized by the public service commission to conduct such service may not providc, competitive or similar garbage and solid waste disposal service 23 to any person or business located in the area for 5 years following annexation, except: a. Upon a proper showing to the public service commission that the existing carrier is unable or .refuses to provide adequate service to the annexed or incorporated area; or b. after the expiration of S years, if a majority of the residents of the annexed or incorporated area sign a petition requesting the municipality to provide the service. 2. If a proper slowing is made that the existing carrier is unable or refuses to provide adequate service to the annexed or incorporated area or, after the expiration. of 5 Nears, if a majority of residents sign a petition requesting service from the nzuricil3' the municipality may provide garbage and solid waste disposal 'ser'ice to the entire annexed or incorporated area. 3. For the purposes of determ-An ng "ether an existing motor carrier provides adequate service, those I services provided by the carrier prior to annexation. are considered ade4t services. FIRE SERVICES 111c naa ispeu ride vepi rulwenl zs an asl career ueparLrraerlL pl-ovrc ing service throughout the city and in addition ambulance response to not only the city but an area of about 40,000 residents outside the city. Montana State Code prohibits the department from having volunteers or paid -on -call firefighters because our city has over 10,000 residents. The department currently has twenty-one extensively trained firefighter paramedics. The department has three shifts, providing five to seven personnel on -duty, twenty-four hours a day, severs days a week. The city enjoys a fire insurance rating of "5", with all areas of the municipality equipped with fire hydrants. The Kalispell Fite Department responds to a wide variety of situations ranging from residential, commercial, wildland, and non-structural fires, fire and sprinkler alarms, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrications and other technical rescue situations within the city. Ira. addition to fire suppression, the department pro -odes fire prevention services, including public education, code enforcement, and fire investigation. The prevention division is comprised of afire marshal and fire inspector who work closely with the Kalispell Building Department and Public Works Department to insure that new commercial and residential subdivision construction prgJects meet fire and life -safely codes. 24 Ambulance services The Kalispell Fire Department also provides paramedic advanced life support and ambulance transportation using the cross -trained firefighters. The department has four Class A ambulances and responds to about 3066 requests for ambulance transport each year. The sere=ice area includes the city limits or growth policy area and extends 14 miles north, east and west of the city and. for 25 miles to the south for emergencies. Fire Facilities Kalispell Fire Department responds out of a single station located in Kalispell City Hall., 312 Is' Ave E. The facility was built in 1967, and houses three fire engines, one ladder truck, four ambulances, and a xvildland engine. The building also houses the administrative of eps.and the upstairs portion of the facility is the firefighters living quarters. This portion of city hall is a secure area; anyone entering this portion of the b ilding' st have authorization or an escort. '> The living quarter's portion of the building-AWas designed for up to four people on -duty. There are now seven firefight •s on -duty each shift. Newpersonnel for staffing the a proposed north station will be added incrementally, and will respond out of main station until the north station opens in 2606. At that time, staffing at the main station will drop to six operations personnel. titre According to the Insurance Services Office, a city the size of Kalispell with its present equipment and personnel should have a maximum response distance of 1.5 miles for the closest fire engine and a ma durum ladder truck response distance of 2.5 miles. While half of the city meets this standard, a substantial and growing area to the north, west and south is beyond the optimum service area. Fire protection is currently provided to areas as far as 4.5 miles from the downtown station with response times of 3 to 13 minutes for the first due fire engine, 8 to 15 minutes for the ladder truck and 12 to 18 minutes for the second fire engine. To address the need for extended service, the location of a north fire station has been identified, and the design process is underway. This station Nvill be located near the intersection of Highway 93 and Four Bile Drive. Personnel and apparatuswill be moved from the main station to this station when it opens in 2006. This station will have four personnel on -duty each shift, a fire engine, two ambulances, and a w-ildland engine. There will be room for the eventual expansion to eight on -duty personnel, and an additional ladder truck. Three additional locations are identified in the Kalispell Fire Department Station Response Area Plan in addition to the existing station and the north 25 station under development. They include a west station on Three Mile Drive, a south station near H-wy 93 and Cemetery Road and a northeast station near Reserve and LaSalle. This plan spans the next thirty years, and will be adjusted as annexations occur and the population changes. (Figure 5) it is imperative that the City search out and acquire property, in these locations early, before development reduces the locations available. This prevents the City from placing fire stations in locations that are less than ideal, ME LAW ENFORCEMENT The Kalispell Police Department, headquartered in Kalispell City Hall, has a total staff of 38 in 2004. There are 29 officers on staff, 20 of which provide a city-wide 24-hour patrol. At any given time the Kalispell Police Department is influenced by a much larger population than the 15,000 residents of the city. As both a tourist destination spot and a regional retail, financial, medical and service hub, the City of Kalispell is estimated to have an average daytime population of 40,000 during the peak summer months. These factors obviously impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the police force. Other factors that impact the department are the number, frequency and location of crimes and traffic accidents. As the city grows both pkysicalty and in ter rnsbf population, it will be necessary to staff and equip the police departmeritAccordingly. 27 POLICIES FOR THE EXTENSION OF CITY .SERVICES OR UTILITIES General Policies The following general policies shall be followed for all properties to be developed with or without annexation into the city of Kalispell: 1. It is the responsibility of the developer or property owner to design, construct and finance all new public or private infrastructure. This would include but rant be limited to the water and surer systems mains, reservoirs, pump stations, culverts, storm water drainage systems, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, landscaping street lighting and necessary rights -of -way extensions. ; ,These would be designed and constructed in accordance with the Ka ell Extension of Sen;ices Plan and Kalispell Standards for Desig :, 4id Construction. Infrastructure improvements shah be of adequate 'si e arid design to accommodate, the needs of the proposed develop rnent '-,An the event that a development creates impacts requiring off site imptovem.ents, the Kalispell City Council will determine whether the devper shall wholly or partially bear the costs of such improvements. 2. The developer or property owner shall be responsible for providing water systems that meet the projected domestic water and fire flow requirements of the development and shall include all fire protection appurtenances and required water flow rates and pressures determined by the Kalispell Fire Department based on the land use, type of construction and compliance with applicable codes. 3. Seiner systems shall be designed in such a manner to avoid the use of lift stations were feasible. Any lift station shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. 4. Any new development which creates additional impacts to the existing or proposed roadway system will be responsible for the mitigation of impacts attributable to the development. . Any development beyond city limits that is proposing to extend or connect to City services or utilities, must file a Petition to Annex f Notice of Withdrawal from Rural Fire District with the Kalispell City Clerk which will be filed with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorders Office prior to the provision of those services. 6. In certain circumstances the Kalispell City Council may determine that certain properties proposed for development and connection to City services or utilities should not be immediately annexed. The developer or M. property owner shall file a Waiver to Protest annexation / Notice of Withdrawal from Rural Fire District with the Kalispell City Clerk who will record the document at the Flathead County Clerk and Recorders Office. The waiver to protest annexation shall be a covenant that runs with the land and shall not be affected by changes in ownership. Withdrawal from e the rural fire district would not occur until such time as the prp � is annexed to the city. 7. In certain circumstances the Kalispell Cily Council mav determine that certain pXpperty proposed for development. and connection to City services and utilities not be immediately annexed but rather subject to the creation of an annexation district. Pro ejjj included in an annexation district would be subject to the rovisions of an agreement between the CitV of Kakis ell and the owners of the propeM included in the district. r ,.. rb i - z � 'fir 5 • , . ;. 1 x a _.mac.... ._._... ,...e_._ ..._.._____.. ..._._... .�.�.._.,._.,....,.... _ -- ........ — - Md bc, 3" �.A 'u' 9 S._1 . C: is �. Art Council, z_unian its .s.��.c sw s--. > cu. mba-v d e-a-,>,. ��..xwa.:r-.n«,t . sKrti :` " . 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"" rl�-`�. h l e l a "` r s` .' x -°" d r :„ %' z.� 3=. the be of `- - ? � d M khp-% d e ; ` � ' t x tsar sadd -�.: 3-s ems---f zba ws' '=„mom: '�'..-'"�-.'.s,�',-z x"�--'"s'`-��...,�"'i,"' a_ .,.,.,.__..'...,, .,...,..,.. , .5 `_ fbTfat_ c x e � e z D e °a' '�a�` .�T. � �"c -p �'s,,, �. r. es"=�':� : e>l " ;. si s » c" r ,.a o i a s d SD f.es-s Policies for the Extension of Services to Undeveloped Areas Each development should be considered an integral component of a comprehensive system of the City. Therefore, any development or subdivision of property within the Potential Utility Service Area shall should be designed and constructed -i-. -" the based on urban standards adopted b the City of Kalispell and the Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction, Flathead Counly, the. Montana Department of Environmental Quali!y, the Flathead City-Counly Health Department and to ensure that a high qualily standard is adhered to an maintained., 1. Any development or subdivision of land outside the city limits but within the Potential Utility Service Area that Egquests connection to City utilities .. .1 or is required to connect to City utilities..4hall be reviewed by the Kalispell Site Development Review, Committe .,V, and Ahe Kalispell Public Works Department for comment. Review'of IhOse pnojects shall be done in Counly. 2. In the event that properties are not to be immediately annexed to the city, the City shall require that said new development and associated utilities be constructed in accordance with the standards and policies contained herein. 3. Where construction of a sanitary sewer system or storm water management system is being proposed, an assessment of the future needs of the system should be identified and systems sized accordingly. It is the responsibly of the developer or property owner to bear the cost of the design and construction of sewer and storm water management systems to meet the needs of the proposed development. 4. Where construction of a water system is being proposed, an assessment of the future needs of the system should be identified and the system sized accordingly. It is the responsibility of the developer or property owner to bear the cost of the design and construction of the water mains and lines to provide the required flows for the intended land use and fire protection. M . It is the responsibility of the developer or property owner to provide all required infrastructure rrmprovernenLs necessary Lo serve thU U'CVC1opzzie11t, including roadways, future right-of-way extensions and casements; extensions of water, sewer, and storm water management systems and to bear the costs associated with the design and construction of the necessary infrastructure. Under certain circumstances, the Kalispell City Council may determine that an upsizing of the infrastructure is needed to accommodate future development in the area and will participate in the casts associated with the capsizing of the system(s). 6. Under certain circumstances, the Kalispell City Council may determine that it is appropriate to approve and eater into a Developer's Extension Agreement with the developer or property owners to provide for the partial reimbursement of costs associated with construction of the infrastructure which exceeds the capacity requiremerits f,the development. Policies for the Extension of Sear' es in l yeloa ed ,gees As a general policy, properties witba the Potential Utility Service Area that have existing utilities and facilities shall be required to upgrade those improvements to City standards and specifications as a prerequisite to receiving City services or additional City utilities or services. In such situations, the following policies shall apply: 1. Prior to making the municipal service(s) available to an existing developed area within the service area, the City- may require a report describing the following: a. The approximate year or period in which the existing area was developed. b. The location., size and condition of existing water lines or systems. c. The location and condition of, the existing sewer systern, including the size, material and grades of all pipe. d. The size, location and legal purpose of all existing rights -of -way and casements. e. The surface type, condition and width of all roadways. f. The existing storm drainage into and out of the area. g. The report shall also include the estimated costs associated with correcting the deficiencies and bringing the utility or improvement to 31 City standards. The City may require such a report to be prepared by a professional engineer, with the cost of the report borne by the developer or property ow,er. 2. If the property is to be annexed, the City`s annexation ordinance or resolution shall specifically state the method and time frame for bringing the existing utilities or services into compliance with City standards, and shall identify the necessary improvement, the parties responsible for the improvements and the method of financing the costs of the improvements. 103 If City services are to be provided without concurrent annexation, the property owner shall submit a Waiver to Protest Annexation / Notice of Withdrawal from Rural Fire District with the Kalispell City Clerk who will record the document at the Flathead Countv Clerk and recorders Office. anne ey to -gae city. 10. A waiver to protest parti.cipa .op �'in the formation of any special improvement district that may be reated to upgrade existing City utilities, services streets or other infrastructure shall be filed with the Kalispell City Clerk who will record the document at the Flathead Coun Clerk and Recorders Office. The waiver to protest participation in the special improvement district shall be a. covenant that runs with the land .and shall .not be affected by changes in ownership. ^ Policies for the Cost of Future Services It is the City s Rolicy to insure that adequate funds are available for the long- term replacement, maintenance and upgrade of the various coma onents of the physical pLqnt and other infrastructure. To that end the Kalispell City Council has developed and adopted a fee schedule that will be imolernented 1. For the purpose of setting aside adequate funds to replace components of the physical plant, the following shall be considered as the estimated life of each of the components: a. Structures - 30 Fears b. Pipeline - 30 Years C. Stationary Equipment - 20 Years (motors, pumps, conveyors, etc.) d. Asphalt Surfaces: ® Local Streets - 20 Years Collector St. - 15 Years 32 Arterial St. - 10 Years 2. The amount to be set aside each year for the replacement of municipal infrastructure components shall be the cost of construction, if new, or the total estimated replacement cost divided by the remaining- number of vears of the life of the component. 3. It shall be the responsibility of the developer or property oxkmer to extend, and pay the cost thereof, all roadways and utilities from the existing City facilities to the site of development in accordance with all City standards and specifications and provide appropriate easements. 4. It shall be the responsibility of the developer or property owner to construct all streets and utilities to the furthest boundaries of the property to be developed in order to facilitate futu-re._,4evelopment and to provide all easements. Further, the developer shall'be responsible for the mitigation of all impacts associated with the develo-'me h-V,. 5. The ability of the City to inei,�ase emoting ti utility line � capacities to meet the demands 1< '6f growth is dependent upon the " 4 availability of funding. If the'C- ity's ability to finance the necessary enlargement o-11`,,-,-d t-11: 4 1 ' ; ' � <�" , `-� cannot keep pace with development, or if the improvements schedule does not mesh with that of the developer, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to finance and construct City - approved alterations to the existing infrastructure sufficient to accommodate future development. In the event of this occurrence, the developer may be reimbursed bar the City through I . - utility service connection fees for said development. Said reimbursement shall not exceed the cost, including interest, of the improvements to the existing City system, nor shall the reimbursement exceed the value of the connection fees for said class of improvement collected from the specific development. S I T s tk: P s, �0 6. If the developer bears the costs of extending utility service improvements of a size or capacity greater than needed to serve the proposed development, 'j M V, t a Developer's Extension Agreement may be entered into between the developer and the City. This agreement, with a term not to exceed ten (10) years, allows the developer 33 to reee" recover excess costs associated with the extension said utility services by establishing a surcharge upon the then current utility System Development Charge that is proportional to the equivalent residential unit (ERU) cost of excess capacity provided by the developer, The surcharge shall be collected by the City for reimbursement to the developer. • The Developer's Extension Agreement shall identify the total capacity of water and/or sewer infrastructure installed, expressed in equivalent residential units (ERUs), the capacity required to serve the development, in ERUs, and shall identify the available excess capacity in ERUs. Fire flow capacity sha.11,be. -deducted from the calculation prior to determining ERU capacity, _. z ,. i w • The ERU cost of facilities neede&to serve the developer's project shall be identified and deducted' fm the total cost of utility facilities installed. The remaining costs are eligible for reimbursement and shall be apportioned in the manner described above to each new parcel subsequently developed and using said facilities and shall be collected as a surcharge upon the new development when approved by the City Council. The total connection surcharge , shad be paid prior to connection to =: any facilities covered by the Agreement. • A request for a Developer Extension Agreement must be made prior to start of any facility construction to be included in the agreement. Said request must identify the proposed facilities, all capacities and preliminary estimates of cost to be included in the agreement. Actual costs and capacities related to the potential reimbursement to be derived from the Developer Extensions Agreement must be reviewed and approved for accuracy by the City Engineer within 30 days of substantial completion of the work. The City Council shall approve all Developer Extension 'agreements and the calculated SDC surcharges . ,_ _ . _, identified therein.. 34 =,�= ............ ........... 8. Financing the construction of new streets in a proposed development, or the upgrading of streets in an existing developed area, shall be accomplished in one, or a combination of, the following methods: 0 Use of private funds in connectiori with the development of a project. a Through the formation of a Special Improvement District (S.I.D. Federal or State grant funds, provided said funds are available and their use for said improvements has been approved by the City Council. 40 State Fuel Tax monies, provided said funds are available, that their use for said purpose does not impair the normal maintenance of City streets, and further provided that the use of said funds has been approved by the City Council and is in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Montana. 35 • General Obligation bond funds issued by the City for improvements having a benefit to the public beyond that related to a new project or development. 9. If the City requires the customer or developer extending a sewer or water lime to install a facility of larger capacity than that required by City standards for a particular project, the City may elect to pay the difference in cost between the two lines. In such cases where the City has paid the cost of excess utility lire capacity, no Developer Extension Agreement for excess costs will be permitted, 10. The City reserves the right to farther extend sewer or water maims installed by the preceding developer or property owner without paying reimbursement to the developer or property owner. 11. Connection and user fees for properties- e cated outside the city limits for surer and water services shall be caged"' accordance with the then applicable table of charges and.. fees 'fo water and sewer services and connections as set by the city cgiincil. 12. As new City streets are constructed, and as existing streets are unproved, storm drainage infrastructure shall be installed or improved to City standards. It is the responsibility of the developer to convey storm crater from their property to an appropriate point of disposal in compliance with all Federal, State and City regulations for design, construction operation and maintenance thereof. he quantity, duality and rate of runoff from a developed parcel cannot exceed that which would occur had the property remained undeveloped. 36 13. For f fire, Ands time property' is annexed to the cite, pro -perry owners in the area to be annexed will be....provided with full public services on substantiallv the same basis and in the same manner as such services are provided within the rest of the Ljy, The cost of pEav�iding services such as fire, pofficel street and utilily maintepance as well as all-gencral g9yernment services shall be shall bryall .taxpayers of the city. 37 PETITION AND OTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM' The undersigned hereinafter referred to as Petitioner(s) respectfully petition the City Council of the City of Kalispell for annexation of the real property described below into the city of Kalispell. The Petitioner(s) requesting city of Kalispell annexation of the property described herein and farther describes, in Exhibit A hereby mutually agree with the City of Kalispell that immediately upon annexation of the land all City of Kalispell municipal services will be provided to the property described herein on substantially the same basis and in the sae manner as such services are provided or made available to other properties within the rest of the municipality. Petitioner(s) hereby state t4a ; there is no need to prepare a Municipal Annexation Service Plan for this ah xanon pursuant to Section 7-2- 4610,M.C.A. since the parties are in W agreemont as to the provision of municipal services to the property .requesee to be annexed. The Petitioner(s) further herein express ntent to have the property as herein described withdrawn from. the -�a� Rural Fire District under the provisions of Section 7-33-2127, Montana Code Annotated; and that incorporated into this Petition to Annex is the Notice requirement pursuant to said Section; and that upon proper adoption of an ordinance or resolution of annexation by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, the property shall be E,LG EA QiEl4U Fi VAAA .�?q.AA.t 4.11.7 i.A AL L. In the event the property is not immediately annexed, the Petitioraer(s') further e agres) that this covenant shall run to, with, and be binding Ripon the title of the said real property, and shall be binding upon our heirs, assigns, successors in interest, purchasers, and any and all subsequent holders or owners of the above described property. This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive the utilities from the City of Kalispell. This City hereby agrees to allow; Petitioner(s) to connect and receive all available utilities from the City of Kalispell excluding solid waste services. MCA 7-2-4736 prohibits the city from providing solid waste services to this property for a minimum of - vears from date of annexation. Petitioner/ Owner Date Petitiorner/ 0-w-ner Date Please return this petition to: Tri-City Planning Office 17 2rd St East, Site 211 Kalispell MT 59901 NOTE: You must attach an Exhibit A that provides a bona fide legal description of the property to be annexed that has been reviewed and certified by the Flathead County Plat Room. STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss County of Flathead County A, On this -day of ..'efbre me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the state of Montana," personally appeared CottV to me to be the person whose name, is. �; scribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Sea] the day and year in this certificate arst above written. Notary Public, State of Montana Residing at My Commission expires: STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Flathead County On this da� - y of before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared kno%vn to me to be the person whose -name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affihxed my Notary Seal the day and 39 year in this certihcate first above written. STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Flathead Notary Public, State of Montana Residing at My Commission expires: On this day of , , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for to State of Mo,. a, personally appeared the and _; respe 't�vely, o fY the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and the persons who executed said instrument on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed Tray Notary Sea! the day and year in this certificate first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana Residing at My Commission expires