Hansz/Connection FeesMEMORANDUM
April 16, 1999
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To: Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
From: Jim Hansz, Director of Public o�
Subject: Waterford Connection Fees
I have revised, again, my estimate of the Waterford connection fees that will be owed at
the time of construction. The amount showed in their proposed PUD agreement differs
substantially from the information we originally shared with their engineer. We indicated then
that each structure would be charged the connection fee in accordance with the schedule. There
are 27 cottage units and four main building water connections shown on this latest plan. The
engineer has proposed a single master meter for the development, and the draft agreement
reflects costs for a single meter point, and presumably, a single sewer connection point. In my
opinion, the draft PUD attempts to elude the City's fee schedule for service connections with this
arrangement. The result of this, if the City accepts the proposal, would be a significant loss of
connection fee revenue. This revenue is essential for the proper maintenance and improvement
of the utility City's facilities. The fee schedule outlined by staff is consistent with past practice
with other development. The following table outlines the situation and is based on the latest site
plan, dated April 14, 1999. From information given earlier by the engineer, I have assumed
connection sizes of 5/8 inch for each cottage unit, and 4 inch for the main buildings.
COMPARISON OF CONNECTION FEES
WATERFORD
CITY
DIFFERENCE
WATER
$25,313
$117,938
$92,625
SEWER
$54,736
$273,662
$218,926
The total difference between these two alternatives is a $311,551 reduction in the normal
development cost for the Waterford.
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