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3. Extension of Services Plan - Green AcresAgenda -November 12, 1996 AGENDA ITEM 3A - EXTENSION OF SERVICES FLAN - GREENACRES (for MUMMMMMEMMISM .BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: This is a discussion only item for the work session. I have enclosed the November 4 letter from F.R.D.O. that includes the most current information on the Greenacres annexation. We have attempted to address the concerns that the Homeowner's Association presented to us in a fair and objective manner while attempting to balance the interest of the Association and the City of Kalispell. Improvements will be planned and executed in an orderly fashion when funds are available, when Staff timing allows, and when we believe the physical need can be correctly addressed by the improvements. We have included improvement incentives to the area by: A. waiving hookup fees and/or refunds for water fees already paid; B. furnishing/installing fire hydrants from our enterprise funds account; C. freezing the sewer hookup fees for this area at the current rate until January 1, 2000; D. upgrading the lift station within our own program in 1997/98; E. making improvements to the drainage area within three years paid by bonds, grants/loans, or storm sewer assessment funds (up to $150,000 in five - years should be available in this account); Agenda -November 12, 1996 F. pay a pro -rated share of the debt for the new truck directly to the fire.district; G. begin the regular patrol/police protection function immediately; and H. accepting both parks into the City park system and to immediately expend approximately $7,500 for improvement to the parks. This item should be reviewed. Staff may need to gather more information and answer more questions for you prior to the possible approval of the extension of services plan and annexation consideration at the December 2, 1996 Council meeting. Flathead io aDevelopment five 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 November 4, 1996 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 Clarence Krepps, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Re: South Woodland / Greenacres Extension of Services Plan Dear Clarence: At their October 15, 1996 regular work session, the City Council directed the staff to refine the proposed extension of services plan for the South Woodland / Greenacres annexation with specific costs and recommended projects. In response to that direction, a staff meeting was held in your office on October 24, 1996 with members of the various departments to discuss specific elements of the plan and make amendments. The attached extension of services plan has incorporated the specific comments, suggestions and ideas generated from that meeting, and is intended as a staff recommendation to the Council. The extension of services plan attempts to outline specific services which can and would be provided to the area upon annexation as well as specific needed improvements and the estimated costs. Cost estimates are very rudimentary. The extension of services plan has attempted to address the concerns presented by the homeowners to the greatest extent possible. A list of concerns presented by the Greenacres Homeowners Association is attached. For your information, on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 a newsletter was sent to property owners in the proposed annexation area. On Friday, November 1, 1996 a formal notice of intent to annex was been sent to approximately 360 property owners in the area. A copy of the newsletter and hearing notice is also attached. Please schedule the proposed extension of services plan for discussion at the regular Council work session on November 12, 1996. Consideration of the annexation and planning board recommendation for zoning should be scheduled for the regular November 25, 1996 work session. Formal consideration of the annexation and extension of services plan should be scheduled for the December 2, 1996 regular meeting for possible action. Sincerely, / Narda Wi son Planner II NW/sm Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County 9 City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • Clarence Krepps Re: South Woodland / Greenacres Extension of Services Plan November 4, 1996 Page 2 Attachment: Draft Extension of Services Plan Copy of Newsletter Copy of Public Hearing Notice Copy of Homeowners Concerns c w/att: Dennis Dortch, 1679 Stag Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 Diana Harrison, Zoning Administrator John Wilson, City Engineer Ted Waggonner, Fire Chief Glen Neier, City Attorney Mike Baker, Director Parks and Recreation \... \TRANSMIT\ 1996\SO W DEXT2. MEM NEWSLETTER This newsletter is intended to inform and update the members of the South Woodland / Greenacres neighborhood regarding the status of the neighborhood plan and pending annexation. Neighborhood Plan: On October 8, 1996, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing on the draft South Woodland / Greenacres Neighborhood Plan. A few changes were made to the plan, and a recommendation for approval was forwarded to the City Council and County Commissioners. On November 4, 1996, the City Council will consider the Neighborhood Plan at their regular meeting and may take formal action. The County Commissioners will consider the Plan at a subsequent date in November. If approved by both the City Council and County Commissioners, the Neighborhood Plan will become an addendum to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The Plan is intended as a policy document and does not contain regulations. Annexation: On September 23, 1996, the Kalispell City Council adopted a resolution of intent to annex which defines an area proposed for annexation which is indicated on Exhibit A. On November 1, 1996 a formal notice of intent to annex will be sent to all of the property owners within the area proposed for annexation. On November 3, 1996, and November 10, 1996, a formal notice will be published in the newspaper (Daily Interlake) describing the area to be annexed and starting a 20 day protest period. On November 14, 1996, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board will consider the appropriate zoning for the area proposed for annexation and will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The Planning Board does not consider the annexation boundaries, only appropriate zoning. Zoning recommended by the FRDO staff is shown on Exhibit A. This will be the only formal public hearing held during the annexation process. See NOTE below. On November 23, 1996, the 20 day protest period ends. All protests must be made in writing by that day. If a majority of the property owners in the area proposed for annexation protest, the area will not be annexed. On November 25, 1996, the City Council will hold a work session which will include the consideration of annexation of the South Woodland / Greenacres area and the comments received during the protest period. On December 2, 1996, the City Council will hold a regular meeting and may take action on the proposed annexation, either to approve, disapprove or postpone consideration of annexation of the area. If the annexation is approved, the City Council will adopt a resolution along with an extension of services plan which outlines the services which will be provided to the area upon annexation. NOTE: You may present your views and comments regarding the annexation or any other issues to the Kalispell City Council at any of the regularly scheduled meetings which are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00pm at Kalispell City Hall. If you have any question regarding this information or schedule, please contact Narda Wilson with the Flathead Regional Development Office at (406)758-5980. SOUTH WOODLAND / GREENACRES ANIVEXA TION AREA EXHIBIT A 4 ox T F SUB ZF 14 AM vA wo mkYER PAArft &2 t t7o \ 2w. ZOE 2D 2f Ee 9LK 1�121 i 3+ VW-owmxNZoNujd-n�mmcr 1+ ccuhrry Dop R-2 SPM PAM RESWUM& R-3 SNM PANU RLWENHAL 1W M FAMILY RESWRTM B-2 GENUALBUSOM m 1AWROXXIM P-1 PUM Rgae Mop: Fktheod County Plot Room FRDO plot dotso, 10121196 i t t t 3 i kil i"IAL 6 JC C11_ 'U d•..D 2 r`�: � I I CITY OF K.ALISPELL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kalispell on September 23, 1996, passed Resolution N'o.4294, declaring an intention to annex certain real property to be known as the Greenacres Annexation No. 276„ located in Flathead County, Montana, which is more particularly described in Exhibit "A- atuhed hereto thereby made a part hereof. Said Resolution No. 4294 declared that it is in the best interest of the City of Kalispell and the inhabitants thereof that said property be annexed to the City of Kalispell and recommended that the property be zoned in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1175, as amended.. NOTICE is ftirther given that for a period of twenty (20)days after November 3, 1996, that date being the first day of publication of this notice in the Daily Inter Lake,the City Clerk of Council of the City of Kalispell will receive expressions, in writing, of approval of the proposed annexation from the real property owners within the area proposed to be annexed. The City Council of the City of Kalispell shall on December 2, 1996 hold hearing, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hail, City of Kalispell on the proposed annexation at which time the City Clerk Council shall lay all communications received by said Clerk concerning said annexation before the Council for the Councirs examination. If after considering the same the Counicl shall duly and regularly pass and adopt a resolution to that effect, the boundaries of the City of Kalispell shall be extended to so as to embrace and include said property as described in Exhibit "A' ; and the time when the same shall go into effect shall be fixed by said resolution. . Said territory if annexed shall be known as Greenacres Annexation No. 276.. jai+ . Mc— Debbie Clerk of Council Publish: Novernbcr 3, 1996 November 10, 1996 Annexation Boundaries + Should not separate any portion of the Greenacres West Homeowners' Assn. South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department • Pay-offa percentage of their debts equal to the percentage of tax base lost. • Return a portion of the tax base (contract services) for 10 years. This could be a fixed percentage or a declining scale. Traffic Controls • 4-way stop at S. Woodland and Kelly.- • Routine patrols and traffic enforcement. Parks & Recreation • Use county park for sports. (baseball, football, soccer, tennis, etc.) • Take over homeowners' park for playground. (swings, monkey bars, slides, etc.) Water Svstem • Can 6" mains support fire hydrants if pressurized from two directions? • If they can, attach to city water main at enough locations to support flows. • Waive hookup fees to Greenacres residents. (Charge for cost of meter only and rebate any amount already paid in excess of the meter cost.) • Buy the deep well. • If they can't support fire flows, maintain our water system separately. Under no circumstances will we pay for a new water system. If the city insists on a new system it will be at the city's expense. Sewa e • Provide incentives for people to hook to city sewer. • Freeze sewer hookup fees at current rate for $ years. • Provide low / no interest loans to areas wishing to extend sewers. Drainage + We want a commitment from the city as to what will be done to solve the drainage problem in this area. This must be a two way approach; (Slough & Surface Water) solving the surface water problem will only worsen the slough probLrn. Mrs. Fuller's Propertv • Pay a fair amount for loss of value or buy that property at full market value. C16111 goo WeLGIIIII WMI UFAM NO Prepared by: Flathead Regional Development Office 723 Fifth Ave. East, Rm. 414 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406)758-5980 November 1, 1996 DRAFT EXTENSION OF SERVICES PLAN SOUTH WOODLAIND / GREENACRES ANNEXATION The South Woodland / Greenacres area considered for annexation lies in the southeast area of Kalispell. This area is bounded on the east by Willow Glen Drive, but includes an approximately 30 acre parcel east of Willow Glen Drive which is planned for an urban density residential development. Meadow Park Unit No. 2 and properties adjoining to the west generally form the southern boundary, Highway 93 to Kelly Road; then those properties east of the City limits and Fifth Avenue East form the western boundary. Fourteenth Street/South Woodland Avenue form the northern boundary. Exhibit A is a map which shows the proposed annexation boundaries and proposed City zoning. Can September 23, 1996 the Kalispell City Council passed Resolution 4294, a Resolution of Intent to Annex Greenacres and South Woodland. This report is intended to address services which would be provided to this annexation area or a smaller area within this area as required under Section 7-2-4305, M.C.A. This report is prepared as an addendum to the City of Kalispell Extension of Services Plan. The area being considered for annexation contains approximately 308 acres which is a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. This area is on the urban fringe of Kalispell and can be viewed as a transition area to the more rural, large tract residential and agricultural uses to the east. The majority of the properties, approximately 65 to 70 percent, have been developed residentially, primarily single-family residences with some multi -family, duplex and townhouses in the area. Commercial land is located along Highway 93 and contains approximately 20 percent of the area, with the remaining 15 percent or so designated as industrial. Commercial / industrial zoning depth from the highway right-of-way is generally 300-400 feet with residential zoning in back of the commercial strip. Extension of municipal sewer and water facilities without annexation has taken place in the area over the years in response to residential and commercial growth in the area. EVWCQ' 1' As stated in Resolution 4294, the resolution of intent to annex a portion of the South Woodland f Greenacres area, the annexation will be pursued under the provisions of Title 7, Chapter 2, Part 43, Montana Code Annotated, Annexation of Contiguous Land. This Pan outlines specific procedures for annexation which includes, among other things, an extension of services plan outlining the provisions for services to the area. ]EXISTING SERVICES Roads: Roads within the area proposed for annexation are a mix of those which are owned and maintained by the State, County and those which are privately owned and maintained. County roads with the exception of the roads south of Kelly Road in the Greenacres Unit Four Subdivision are maintained by the County. Highway 93 is owned by the federal government, but maintained by the state. Mallard Drive is a private roadway and is privately maintained. Eagle Drive, South Woodland Drive and Condor Drive south of Kelly Road have received little or no maintenance by the County. Water Service: The neighborhood plan area is served by a combination of a community water system, the City of Kalispell's water system and private wells. Greenacres Units One, Two, Three and Four are all served by a privately owned and maintained community water system. The community water system is served by three well sites; one located on the northwest corner of Eagle Drive and South Woodland Drive, another located at the northeast corner of Green Acres Unit One and one located at the park on the southwest corner of Stag Lane. The City of Kalispell provides water service to a number of users in the area. A one to two inch water line runs down Eighth Avenue East which was put in place approximately 40 years ago and provides service to approximately 20 residents in the area. The city also has a small water line which runs along Woodland Drive and to the south, providing service to some residents outside the city limits. A 12 inch water main runs south of Woodland Avenue along South Woodland Drive, providing service to residents inside the city limits. City water service has also been extended to serve Meadow Park Subdivision and Meadow Park Unit No. 2 with a provision that the current and future property owners waive the right to protest annexation into the city. Sewer Service: Sewer service in the plan area is provided by a combination of on -site septic systems and the City of Kalispell's sewer system. City sewer mains run along Kelly Road and South Woodland Drive. City sewer also serves subdivisions to the north and south of Kelly Road. The City of Kalispell extended sewer service to a portion of Greenacres Units Three and all of Greenacres Unit Four in the early 1980's under an Extension of Services Agreement with Mark III, the developer of the Greenacres subdivisions. Additionally, the City has provided sewer services to Meadow Park Subdivision and Meadow Park Unit No. 2 with a waiver to protest annexation. 2 Storm Drainage: There are no storm drains in the neighborhood plan area. Drainage plans for the area were developed as pan of the initial approval for the Greenacres West subdivisions and subsequent Southgate subdivisions. Drainage was supposed to be provided by a series of drainage ditches and culverts which ultimately would discharge into the slough after being filtered with grasses and sand. Over the years, culverts have been filled or crushed and ditches have been filled leaving the drainage system in poor shape. Fire: The South Kalispell Fire District provides service to County residents by way of tanker pumpers owned by the fire district. One of the greatest concerns the residents of the area have about being annexed is losing service from the district as well as the impact the loss of tax dollars would have on the fire district. Police: The area is served by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office and have a mutual aid agreement with the City of Kalispell for emergency back-up. Little or no routine patrolling from the sheriff's office. Animal control services are also provided by the County, although this is on a limited basis. Schools: School District #5, Kalispell, provides educational service to the South Woodland / Greenacres Neighborhood. Elrod Elementary school serves most of the area. Some children attend Cornelius Hedges Elementary but these boundaries are not dictated by local jurisdictional boundaries. The school district offers optional bus service for a fee because this area is within their three mile bussing limit. These schools are at capacity. Parr and Recreation: There is a County park located at the west end of Haven Court in f Greenacres Unit Two. The County park is actually comprised of two lots, one park in Unit Two which contains approximately 1.54 acres and the other park in Unit One which contains 1.01 acres. The County park currently lacks any substantial amenities and warrants some improvements. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up and disposal services are provided by a private hauler or by owner hauler to the County landfill or County greenboxes. K3 Reads: Roads within the area proposed for annexation are currently a mix of those which are owned and maintained by the State, County and those which are privately owned and maintained. The County would continue to maintain Willow Glen Drive and the State would continue to maintain Highway 93. Other roads in the proposed annexed area would be taken over and maintained by the City of Kalispell. In general, the streets built within the proposed annexation area prior to 1990 were not constructed to current City or County standards, with the greatest deficiency existing in the lack of adequate sub -base material resulting in many of the roadway being prone to excessive frost heaving. Numerous utility cuts in the area have exacerbated the problems and have resulted in marginal driving surfaces in several areas, particularly along Kelly Road. Streets constructed after 1990, primarily those in Meadow Park Subdivision and Meadow Park Unit No. 2, were built to a City standards and are expected to have a much longer service life than others. South Woodland Drive and Kelly Road, which function as area collector streets, are relatively narrow for the increasing traffic demands and should be considered for full reconstruction and widening. Streets within the annexation area should be included in the City's short-term overlay plans, with a goal to overlay all streets within ten years. Kelly Road would be scheduled for reconstruction within the next five years, with the actual schedule dependent upon growth in the South Woodland / Greenacres area and other city-wide demands. Reconstruction of the roadways would be financed through general fund revenues and gas tax as part of the over all roads reconstruction priority list and schedule. In all cases, streets which do not have curbs and gutters should continue as such. Curbs and gutters would concentrate storm water, increasing the rate of delivery and the total volume of runoff to the slough south of Kelly Road. A system of open ditches would reduce the peak flow into the slough and provide beneficial filtration through grassy swales and ditches. General maintenance of the streets within tl:e annexation area would be immediately taken over by the City which would include pothole repair, snow removal and street cleaning. In addition to the general maintenance and upgrades anticipated to be provided by the City of Kalispell, the Montana Department of Transportation plan to reconstruct Highway 93. The City will continue its work with the State to facilitate the most practical and safe intersection with Kelly Road and Highway 93, and pursue the possibility of placing a signalized intersection at this corner. A four way stop will be created at the intersection of South Woodland Drive and Kelly Road provided this intersection can meet the warrants for a stop sign under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Routine patrolling of this area will be provided to encourage compliance with the speed limits and traffic stops. Cl Water Service: The neighborhood plan area is currently served by a combination of a community water system, the City of Kalispell's water system and private wells. Areas proposed to be annexed along Woodland Avenue and the area between Dry Bridge Park and the current City limits are presently served by the Kalispell water system. Water mains in Woodland Avenue and 8th Avenue East would be upgraded over the next five years to increase line capacity, provide adequate fire flows and eliminate leaking pipes. Those improvements would be made by the City of Kalispell Public Works Department as part of their continuing program of system improvements. Based upon the current understanding of the Greenacres community water system, the existing network of six inch water mains is in reasonable condition and generally sufficient to provide fire flows to the area if connected to a more substantial water supply source generating greater pressure within the lines. There are three wells providing water to the community systems which produce a relatively low rate of flow and would not be able to be integrated as a useful component of the Kalispell water system. Efforts would be made to incorporate the Greenacres community water system into the Kalispell water system upon annexation. This could be accomplished in the summer of 1997 with a series of interconnections along South Woodland Drive. These connections have been anticipated in the design for the City water main extension which will commence in the South Woodland Drive in October 1996. Once the Greenacres community water system is incorporated into the City's, all water customers would be required to have meters in accordance with City specifications. Water hook-up fees for residents who are part of the Greenacres community water system would be waived. Any fees which are in excess of the cost of the water meter which have already been paid by residents who are part of the community water system, would be refunded. Fire hydrants would also be installed in key locations, as determined by the Kalispell Fire Chief. The Public Works Department can foresee as many as ten fire hydrants installed during the summer of 1997. These improvements would be made by the Kalispell Public Works Department as part of their continuing program of system improvements. It is estimated that approximately ten hydrants would be required to be installed to provide adequate fire protection for the area. One or two of the existing three private wells could be utilized for private irrigation purposes and park maintenance. If the wells are not utilized for irrigation purposes, they should be properly abandoned. The cost of the abandonment of the wells would be born by the homeowners association. It is anticipated that the private well located at the homeowner's park would be used for irrigation of the parks and homes within the Greenacres subdivisions. 5 It is anticipated that new water mains will be extended from time to time for new subdivisions and to replace individual failing wells. In these cases, the cost of engineering and construction for water main extension will be borne by the developer or property owner. Seaver: Many of the residents which the proposed annexation area dispose of sewage through on -site septic systems. In is anticipated that sanitary sewer service will be extended in small, incremental phases in response to the needs and demands of new subdivisions and failing septic systems in the area. The cost of engineering and construction for sewer main extension would be assumed by the developer or property owner. Although many of the septic systems in the area will continue to contribute to poor water quality in the slough and some high groundwater problems, the expense of sewer extension and connection fees will force many homeowners to utilize their existing on -site disposal systems for as long as possible. As an incentive to encourage early connection to the sanitary sewer system, the City will freeze sewer hook up fees at the current rate for three years or until January 1, 2000. After that date, the sewer fees would based on the prevailing rate. All City sewer customers would be required to have meters in accordance with City specifications. The sewer lift station serving the Greenacres area will be upgraded by the Kalispell Public Works Department as part of their continuing program of system improvement during the summer of 1997. As subdivision activity takes place within the proposed annexation area, alternatives will be sought to relocate the lift station at the southeast corner of Eagle Drive and Kelly Road to a less obtrusive location. Potential costs of relocating the lift station would be borne primarily by the developer with the City providing the long term maintenance. The City will provide sewer extension in the area of Sth Avenue East as required or requested by the property owners in the area. City sewer will also be extended along Highway 93 South as part of the Highway 93 reconstruction. Storm Sewer: There are no storm drains in the neighborhood area. Drainage plans for the area were developed as part of the initial approval for the Greenacres West subdivisions and subsequent Southgate subdivisions primarily through ditching and swales which would ultimately discharge into the slough after being filtered with grasses and sand. Over the years, culverts have been filled or crushed and ditches have been filled leaving the drainage system in poor shape. Recommended drainage improvements would be through re-establishing swales and ditches as well as other surface drainage and improvements outlined in the South Woodland / Greenacres Facilities Plan which would ultimately discharge the water into the slough. Improvements would be made within three years and financed by bonds or State funding programs to be repaid with storm sewer assessment funds. If the project was to be phased, improvements to provide discharge from the slough would be made during the first phase. 0 If possible. another alternative would be to construct a detention area on the east side of Willow Glen when the area is developed into residential lots. As subdivision activity takes place in this area, efforts will be made to coordinate expansion of the drainage detention area, vegetative treatment of contaminated water and stabilizing the water level in the slough Approximately $150,000. gathered over a five year period from storm sewer assessments in the area will be used for storm sewer improvements, in additional to other unidentified potential funding sources. Water quality testing in the area of the slough could be undertaken by the homeowners in the area for the purposes of identifying the water quality in different areas of the slough. The City could provide technical assistance and coordination in setting up a monitoring program. Fire: The South Kalispell Fire District provides service to County residents by way of tenders owned by the fire district. One of the greatest concerns the residents of the area have about being annexed is the loss of service by the district and the impact that the reduced revenues the district would receive would have on the district itself. Attempts to reduce the financial impacts the annexation would have on the rural fire district might include a repayment of tax revenues or the contract of services. The City would be willing to pay off the capital indebtedness currently incurred by the Kalispell Rural Fire District in an amount equal to the percentage of the revenues the annexation area provides to the district. It is estimated that the current outstanding debt on the new tender purchased by the district is approximately $80,000. For example, if the annexation area provides 35 percent of the district revenues, the City would provide the fire district with approximately $28,000. to be used to pay off their capital debt. Police: Municipal police protection is needed to adequately serve continuing commercial development and residential development in the area. With annexation, the area would be served by the Kalispell Police Department and routine patrolling would be provided. The Police Chief commented that the area could be adequately served at this time with existing staffing and facilities. Schools: School District #5, Kalispell, provides educational service to the South Woodland / Greenacres Neighborhood. Elrod Elementary school serves most of the area. Some children attend Cornelius Hedges Elementary but these boundaries are not dictated by local jurisdictional boundaries. The school district offers optional bus service for a fee because this area is within their three mile bussing limit. These schools are at capacity. Parks and Recreation: There is a County park located at the west end of Haven Court in Greenacres Unit Two. The County park is actually comprised of two lots, one park in Unit Two which contains approximately 1.54 acres and the other park in Unit One which contains 1.01 acres for a total park area of 2.55 acres. The County park currently lacks any substantial amenities and warrants some improvements. Once annexed, the City would be willing to take 7 over the ownership and maintenance of this park, and upgrading the park by providing amenities. equipment and irrigation. The City would provide the financing for upgrading the parking and adding the amenities from the City park funds for that area. Approximately $7,500. would be available to be invested in the park upgrades which would be used for an irrigation system, play equipment and landscaping during the first year. The City Parks and Recreation Department would also like to encourage the neighborhood to participate in the development of the park through a neighborhood committee or some other informal means of gaining consensus. There is also a homeowners park on the southwest corner of Stag Lane which is approximately 1.209 acres that also houses a well site. The Greenacres Homeowners Association is willing to deed over that community park to the City, and the City Parks and Recreation Department is willing to take over the maintenance of the park. The City would provide maintenance to both of the parks with regard to mowing and routine maintenance of landscaping and equipment. The estimated costs for maintenance would be approximately $2,100. per year. The City Parks and Recreation Department also provide the area with the pick-up and chipping of downed tree limbs after wind storms and lawn debris at various times of the year. Solid Waste: With annexation, solid waste removal services in the area will continue to be provided by a contract hauler. The City can not provide solid waste removal services to an i annexed area until at least five years following annexation if licensed contractor services are available, as required by 7-2-4736 M.C.A. Solid waste will continue to be transported to the County landfill. In 1994, the life expectancy of the landfill was estimated at 7-8 years within the footprint of the existing facility and an additional 15-17 years within a proposed 26-acre expansion area. 0 The Kalispell Extension of Services Plan sets forth various policies for financing extension of services. Construction of new streets, sewer, water, and drainage facilities is typically the responsibility of the developer or property owner. This is generally accomplished by creating a special improvement district by property owners in the area or construction and financing by developers with the creation of a new subdivision. In attempting to address some of the more unique problems associated with the area proposed to be annexed, the City would be able to explore alternative financing methods which might include capital facility grants, low interest loans, State revolving funds, non -point source pollution grant monies or other various sources. The City would be able to assist the homeowners in the area by providing technical expertise, making formal contacts and sponsoring financing efforts. Operating and maintenance costs for streets, sewer, water, police, fire protection, parks, building and zoning, and other municipal functions would be primarily financed by a combination of user fees and taxation. Funding for expansion of the waste water treatment facility would be provided by plant investment fees charged for new sewer hook-ups. Street overlays and repairs would be finances from the City's general fund and gas taxes collected. H:\..KCCMP\SOWDEXTS.PLN 9 ENNEM AGENDA ITEM 7 - VANDALISM DISCUSSION-PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROPERTY BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: This 'item is placed on the agenda at the request of Council member Nystul. This is a general discussion concerning vandalism to public property as well as graffiti on private property. RECOMMENDATION/ACTION REQUIRED: This is a general discussion with no action anticipated by the Council, so there is no need for a recommendation.