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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19740311 Councilman DeGregorio moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Councilman Behrendt. Ail in favor, meeting adjourned. ~orraine Graves, City Clerk Meeting was called to order by Mayor Stacy Standley at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Jenifer Pedersen, James Breasted, Ramona Markalunas, Jack Walls, Michael Behrendt, City Attorney Sandra Stuller and City Manager "Mick Mahoney. MINUTES Council request to amend the minutes of February 25, 1974 motion as follows: " ' Coucllman MINUTES Walls moved to instruct the City Manager to proceed with the investigation for the Sale of the vacant lots. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Co~ncilmembers Walls, Markalunas and DeGre~orio aye; Pedersen, Br~.as~ed,.B.e~rend~. 9.Dd..Mayor Standley nay. Motion NOT carrie~ Councilman Breasted moved to approve the minutes of March 1st and of February 25th as amended. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTS Councilman Behrendt moved :to approve the accounts payable as submitted. Seconded by PAYABLE' Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION a. Correspondence from the Pipkin Cqunt~ P.ark .Association was read by Mayor Standley indicating their support for doubling the acreage' of City parks to bring Aspen up to the national recognizedstandards. b. Mayor Standley read correspondence from Barbara McLoughlin outlining her dissatisfac- CITIZEN tion and concerns with the control of dogs and the pound operation. P~RTICIPATIO~ c. Mayor Standley read letter of resignation from Charles Vidal (P & Z). Resigning due to future conflicts of interest. d. Mayor Standley showed Council the plaque awarded to the City for first place in the community awards for Environmental Excellence frOm Keep Colorado Beautiful, Inc. This was based on Asp~ malls and a scrapbook kept by Pat Dasko. Also won a national award from Keep America Beautiful. e. Mr. Raymond Auger request endorsement from Council relating to a request for clarifica- tion on BLM hand. trading policy. Suggest perhaps trades can be made of lands that have no commercial or recreational value for lands in or near the City, thus would be in a position to gain additional park lands. Council request Mr. Auger further clarify his request in writing and submit to Council. f. Michael Kinsley informed Council the Environmental Task Force support the endangered spe.cies ordinance. Further pointed out the ordinance as it exists, would not cover the present situation at the Mountain Shop. SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION SUBDIVISION Mr. Robin Molny representing himself and Dale Eubank submitted his written request and EXEMPTION blue print of the site plan. Mr. Molny stated he has purchased a victorian house and desires to move same on Lot 7 as shown on the plan. Presently ne~t~ating for the purchase of the property. The Planning office felt that by just using Lot 7 there would not be conformance with the river and it was suggested additional property be purchased which has been done. Since the property lines had to be re-draWn, was informed would have to go through subdivision regulations. Met with the P & Z for conceptual approval, stre~margin approval and exemption from subdivision regulations. P & Z approved the first two requests and denied the exemption request. Mr. Schiffer of the P & Z stated they were denied as it was felt the request did not fall within the exemption section of the code. Planner Herb Bartel pointed out the Planning office recommended denial because 91 it is necessary to have records that are something other than a page and book number showing ownership patterns - official maps to show how the land is being divided; #2 easements dedicated should be platted; #3 subdivision regu- lations; #4 the 4% dedication would apply; #5 lots should front upon a street. Mr. Molny informed Council he has to have the present old houses off the site by April 15th This project would have no impact which is the intent of the subdivision regulations, the whole premise is to get two houses off the river bank. Density of this project will be half of what is allowed. As relates to proper platting and recording there are many pro- perties that are similarly divided and not platted. Stream margin easements are not re, corded on the plan and have agreed to the granting of a trail easement that is in excess of the required 4% dedication. Access will be provided to the back lot. It was pointed out, a variance would have to be approved by the Board of Adjustment as relates to the requirement of fronting upon a street. City Attorney Stuller pointed out 2 reasons for considering exemptions or exceptions. Number 1 the impact of the developmen~ and #2 the design requirements are such that the subdivision requirements can be satisfied, Councilwoman Pedersen moved to grant the exemption conditioned upon the easement being dedicated. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Ail in favor with exception of Councilman Walls who voted nay. Motion carried. UTE A.R~A DOWN-ZONING PROPOSAL Mayor Standley pointed out there are three ways the City can go, #1 - down-zone at all, ~2 - follow P & Z recommendation and amend Ordinance #19 or #3 down zone the area now. Mr. Bartel reviewed with Council the map showing the area in question which was published prior to the P & Z public hearing. Area under consideration contains 32 acres including approximately 40 plus ownerships. Majority of the ownerships are in the R-15 zone. Mr. Bartel pointed out the reasons for proposing the down zoning are as follows: design con- siderations are such that the Planning office felt were important in that area at this time and limiting population which is a Council goal. Mr. Barrel enlarged upon those reasons by stating that Until the Gant there were no tourist accommodations in this area. As relates to density were concerned about heavy traffic in the neighborhood, the impacts UTE AREA DOWN- -upon the City in general, pressures upon City facilities with existing zoning, environ- ZONING PROPOSAL mental concerns and planning with existing zoning around an unsafe area. The proposed d~nsity will be consistent with the efforts of the County in th~s area. Question was raised on the statement in the P & Z resolution, "As soon as possible, simi- lar designations be applied to the balance of the mixed residential districts: Mr. Bartel assured Council the planning office would not be recommending the same proposal of today to all of the remaining mixed residential areas. Criteria used in examination of each area are: existing land use patterns, ownerships, and influences on the neighborhood. Mr. Bartel explained the square footage in the R-6 zone was changed fr~m 6,000 sq. ft. to 9,000 sq. ft. because of the unsightliness of 12 to 14 duplexes on an acre of land. Mr. Barrel stated there is justification for down zoning at th~s tim~ if Council desires to follow that route. Mr. Schiffer stated the recommendation from P & Z to .amend Ordinance #19 by emergency ordinance rather than permanent down zoning at this time was so the P & Z could look at the total picture following future re-zonings and considerations under Ordinance #19. Councilwoman Markalunas stated her strong concerns for the old timers in this neighborhood who will be sacrificing value of their property by making this a residential area. Councilman Behrendt moved that Ordinance ~12, Series of 1974 to amend Ordinance ~19 be read by title on first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in favor, with exception of Mayor Standley who voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ~12, SERIES OF 1974, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 19, SERIES OF 1973, DESIG7 ! NATING CERTAIN DESCRIBED AREAS OF THE ASPEN LAND USE PLAN R-15 RESIDENTIAL AMD R-6 RESIDEN~ .ORDINANCE #12 T~AL WITH MANDATORY P.U.D. DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR ~' ~ ~ DUPLEX DWELLINGS IN THE R-6 DISTRICT; AMENDING ORDINANCE 19 TO ALLOW THE DESIGNATION OF MANDATORY P.U.D. DISTRICTS; IMPOSING ADDITIONAL REVIEW CRITERIA IN MANDATORY P.U.D. DIS- TRICTS; AND DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman B~hrendt moved to adopt Ordinance #12, Series of 1974 on first reading. Se- conded by Councilwoman Markalunas. Roll call vote - Councilmembers Pedersen nay; Behrendt aye; Breasted aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Mayor Standley nay. Motion carried. 'PAGE .I~538~~ PTARMIGAN LEASE Manager Mahoney submitted proposed termination of lease with a termination date of April 15th. Councilman Walls moved to accept the termination of lease submitted and instruct the City Manager to advertise for lease proposals. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. PTARMIGAN LEASE All in favor, motion carried, MOTORGRADER Manager Mahoney informed Council the Pettibone motorgrader has completely fallen apart and it would be unfeasible to repair. Request permission from Council to purchase a new grader and to work out the financing - not budgeted - cost $55,000. MOTORGRADER Councilman Breasted moved to authorize the City Manager to purchase a motorgrader. Se- conded by Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. STREET SWEEPER Manager Mahoney reported $20,000 was budgeted, price is $25,000. Request additional funds. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve $5,000 from contingency to cover additional cost of STREET SWEEPER street sweeper. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1.9.74 - RECALL. PROCEDURES Councilman Breasted moved to read Ordinance #6, 1974. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. !All in favor, motion carried. ~'~. ~ ~ ORDINANCE #6, - ORDINANCE #6, SERIES OF 1974, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE RECALL OF PUBLIC SERIE'S OF 1974 IOFFICIALS; DESCRIBING WHEN OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN ARE SUBJECT TO RECALL; PROVIDING RECALL~ ~. ~FOR SUBMISSION OF RECALL PETITIONS, CERTIFICATION THEREOF AND PROTESTS AGAINST; AND ES- ~'~0CEDURES TABLISHING RECALL ELECTION PROCEDURES was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilwoman Pedersen moved to adopt on first reading Ordinance #6, Series of 1974. Se- '~ conded by Councilman Behrendt. Discussed wording relating to qualified electors signing petitions. Attorney Stuller pointed out this regulation is based on decisions from Supreme Court cases. Councilwoman Markalunas moved to amend Ordinance ~6, by deleting the following words wherever they appear in the ordinance, "(though not necessarily registered)". Seconded by Councilman Behrendt. All in favor, motion carried. Main motion - Roll call vote - Councilmembers Pedersen aye; Breasted aye; Markalunas aye; Walls aye; Behrendt aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ~7, SERIES OF 1974 - VACATING PORTIqN. OF MILL STREET ORDINANCE #7 Ordinance held in abeyance at this time. ORDINANCE #8, SERIES OF 1974 - MODEL TRAFFIC CODE Councilman Behrendt moved to read Ordinance #7, Series of 1974 on first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Markalunas. All in,favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE #8, SERIES OF 1974, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC BY THE CITY OF ~8, SERIES OF ASPEN, COLORADO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SYSTEM OF TRAFFIC REGU~LATION CONSISTENT 1974 - MODEL WITH STATE LAW AND GENERALLY CONFORMING TO SIMILAR REGULATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE; ADOPT- TRAFFIC CODE ING BY REFERENCE THE 1973 EDITION OF THE "MODEL TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO MUNICIPALITIES"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilwoman Pedersen moved to adopt Ordinance 98, Series of 1974 on first reading. Se- conded by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmembers Behrendt aye; Walls aye; Markalunas aye; Breasted aye; Pedersen aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 99, SERIES OF 1974, MODEL..BUILDING CODE City Attorney reported the~subcommittee has approved the modifications. ORDINANCE #9, SERIES OF 1974, Councilman Walls moved to read Ordinance 99, Series of 1974 on first reading. Seconded by MODEL BUILDING Councilman Behrendt. CODE Council agreed to minor amendments in the ordinance relating to plastic survey monument caps as well as metal. All in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE %9, SERIES OF 1974, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1973 EDITION; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF SAID CODES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS OF SAID CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS OB THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCONSISTENT THEREWITH was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman Walls moved to adopt Ordinance 99, Series of 1974 as amended. Seconded by Councilwoman Pedersen. Roll call vote - Councilmembers Pedersen aye; Breasted aye; Marka- lunas aye; Walls aye; Behrendt aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 9.11, SERIES OF 1974, PIF FEE - WATER Councilman Walls moved to read Ordinance #11, Series of 1974 on first reading. Seconded by !Councilman Breasted. ORDINANCE ~11, SERIES OF Councilman Breasted stated his concern that the adoption of this ordinance being a guaran- i974, PIF FEE tee of supplying water to the area previously outlined as the service area. WATER City Attorney Stuller reported the ordinance does not establish a service area. Legisla- tion coming up relating to service areas regulation of wells etc. The service area will be considered at a later date. Manager Mahoney stated there are two ways of figuring rates, one being on a cost for ser- vice basis which is the procedure followed in the drafting of the ordinance and other method is based on supply and demand. Ail in favor, motion carried. ORDINANCE #11, SERIES OF 1974, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE III, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CONCERNING WATER SERVICE; PROVIDING THAT THE WATER SUPERINTENDENT SHALL ADMINISTER THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR WATER TAPS; DESCRIBING THE CONTENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR WATER TAPS; ESTABLISHING A PLANT INVESTMENT FEE (PIF) FOR WATER TAPS AND LISTING THE RATES OF THE CHARGE FOR BOTH IN-CITY AND OUTSIDE-CITY SERVICE; PROVIDING THAT NO PIF WILL BE ASSESSED FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS; ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR TAP SERVICE FEES; RESTATING THE OBLIGATION OF THE WATER USER TO ASSUME THE COST OF WATER CONNECTION; ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM DEPTH FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES; AUTHORIZ- ING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT LANDOWNER'S EXPENSE IF, AFTER NOTICE TO LANDOWNER, REPAIR IS NOT MADE; PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF SERVICE DEVICES IN THE EVENT OF DISCONNECTION; REPEALING SECTIONS 23-75 AND 23-85; MAKING THE OWNER OF THE PREMISES SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER SERVICE CHARGES; AND INCREASING CHARGES FOR SHUT-OFF AND TURN-ON SERVICE was read by title by the City Clerk. Councilman Behrendt moved to approve the ordinance with the following amendments. Sections relating to 150% be changed to 200% and revise the tap charges to as follows: 1" $240.00; 1-1/2" $375.00' 2"$510.00; 3" $1,320.00; 4" $1,860.00 and 6" $3,200.00. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. Roll call vote - Councilmembers Pedersen aye; Breasted aye; Marka- ' ~ lunas aye; Walls aye; Behrendt aye; Mayor Standley aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTION - AMTRAK Councilwoman Pedersen moved to instruct the City Attorney to draft a resolution relating RESOLUTION - to AMTRAK. Seconded by Councilman Breasted. All in favor, motion carried. AMTRAK AIR QUALITY Councilman Breasted moved to instruct the City Manager to see to it that the air quality AIR QUALITY is monitored in several locations and reports be made on a daily basis. Seconded by favor, Councilman Behrendt. All in motion ~arried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Council request a study session with the P & Z Commission on Monday, 3/18/74 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss what measures the P & Z is_ going to he ~aking in the immediate future in re- gards to planning matter et al. MIDLAND RIGHT-OF-WAY City Attorney Stuller reported no progress. Councilwoman Pedersen moved to adjourh at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Councilman Walls. All in favor, meeting adjourned. Grav~s, City Clerk Addition to Ordinance #12, Page 1536: Councilman Walls moved that the City Council not further consider the down zoning pro- posal which received negative recommendation from Planning and Zoning, to make it clear that Ordinance #9 does not prohibit issuance of building permits. Seconded by Council- woman Markalunas. All in favor, with exception of Mayor Standley and Councilwoman Pedersen who voted nay. Motion carried. ~-L~o~raine Graves, City Clerk STUDY SESSION ASP'EN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 1974 Members Present: Councilmember Breasted, Markalunas, Walls, Behrendt, City Attorney Sandra Stuller, and City Manager Mick Mahoney. Consultants - Briscoe and Sam Management Andy Maphis. Meeting called to discuss all aspects of the system of delivering water. City Engineer Dave Ellis outlined that the total proposals for the water department are not complete at this time, but request Council consider an increase in P.I.F. (Plant Investment Fee) previously called a water tap fee. The premise at this time is to adopt the new schedule prior to the next building season. Along with the increase in the P.I.F. a pro- posed capital improvement program must be adopted (5 year program), a service area adopted, establish an extension policy, review of water rates and review of operating policy and the coordination of function. Criteria used: 1973 land use plan; 26,000 (this figure is flexible depending on changes that may occur within the planning and zoning aspects of the City); project that by 1985 population will increase to 26,000 within the service area; demand on the system which would include fire flow, pressures throughout the system, etc. was based on peak days, peak periods, and peak hours of the day. Deficiencies that presently exist are: undersized lines, lack of lines, and leaks. The capital improvements program will cover these major deficiencies. The capital improvements program will be financed by the P.I,F. fees. Entire program is based on the department being self sustaining. Requesting at this time adoption of the service area; adoption of capital improvements program; adoption of the P.I.F. structure; adoption of the extension policy. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 74 75 76 77 78 1. Ridge Red Mt. Pump Station 36,000 2. Land Purchase, Ridge Red Mt. 29,000 3. Main St., South Side Trans Line Phase I 132,000 Phase II 174,000 4. Treated Water Storage, 2 Mg. 379,000 5. N. Mill St. Line 49,000 6. Retreated Line, Aspen Center 6,000 7. Willoughby Water Line 133,000 8. System Upgrade 30,000 41,000 53,000 59,000 9. Diversion Structure 293,000 Totals 233,000 264,000 379,000 186,000 352,000 Grand Totals $1,414,000 Estimated growth was based on 283 new dwelling units per year. Recommend the P.I.F. be $1,203 for a basic unit which is constituted as a single family dwe ling. For multi- structures the first unit would pay the basic unit cost and each additional unit would pay 75% of the basic unit cost. Discussed whether the outside City rate should be double, 1.10% or 1.50% of inside City cost. Water Department Director Markalunas recommend when considering rates the costs of addi- tional equipment etc. to provide water to certain areas should be considered also terrain and the problem connected there with. Service area was outlined on a map by the Engineering Department (see map in that depart- m~nt). It was pointed out this area is for future planning not all areas would be served immediately or guarantees given as ~ when an area might be able to be served. Mr. Ellis stated their growth figures were obtained from the Planning Department and what is intended as the growth rate for the present time. Capital Improvements Program based on an inflation of 10% per year. All costs were based on contractual arrangements. A 10% contingent and administrative cost has been included. Extension policy (see attached) was submitted. Mr. Ellis stated he would be reviewing the total program with the Planning and Zoning Commission and would return to Council with an ordinance for consideraton of the P.I.F. fees in March. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. PROPOSED CITY OF ASPEN WATER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY This po1±¢7 ¢ovors tho dof±n±t±on of an oxton$±on, tho approval and contract roquirod for an extension, the replacement of private mains, the extent of the city's participation, the extent of the developer's reimbursement and general design requirements for all exten- sions. For the purposes of this policy, develper shall mean any party or parties request- ing water service which is defined by this policy to be an extension. 1. WATER MAIN. EXTENSION - DEFINITION A new water service or the expansion of usage on an existing service shall be con- sidered a water main extension if any of the following conditions exist: a) The primary location of usage is outside a platted townsite or subdivision, excepting however single family and duplex dwellings on individual tracts. b) The service will provide water to more than two (2) dwelling units either presently or in the future. c) The property does not abut an existing water main. d) The primary location of usage is over one hundred (100) feet from the nearest main unless the service is to a lot in a platted subdivision. These Conditions shall apply equally within and outside the city limits. 2. WATER MAIN EXTENS.I.O.NS' WITHIN C. ITY No extension shall be made without approval as presoribed below: a) For extensions within the city where only condition lb) applies, the extension may be approved by the city manager or his authorized agent. If the city manager deems the impact of the new water service to be significant, he may use the approval method below. b) For extensions within the city where conditions la), lc) or ld) apply, the approval shall be given by city council after review by the city planning and zoning coramission. 3. WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS OUTSIDE CITY No extension shall be made without approval and a service agreement as prescribed below: a) All extensions outside the city limits shall be referred to the county Planning and zoning commission for approval in accordance with Resolution 13-1973 in addition to city council approval by ordinance after review by the city plan- ning and zoning commission. b) All extensions outside the city limits shall require a water service agreement with the city. The agreement shall be revocable and shall provide that the city may terminate service at it's option, that the owner of the property served will annex his land to the city when it becomes eligible, and that the owner will comply with all city ordinances relating to building construction. 4. CONTRACT WITH CITY REQUIRED a) Before any water main extension shall be made, the developer shall sign a con- tract with the city if the extension involves: 1) move than one building site, or 2) an addition of fire hydrants, or 3) over one hundred (100) lineal feet of distribution main, or 4) any pump or storage system, or 5) any reimbursement to the develOper, or 6) any financial or construction participation by the city. b) The contract shall state: 1) The estimated cost of the improvements to be installed. 2) The portion of the cost the developer shall pay. 3) The portion of the cost the city shall pay. 4) Whether installation shall be by developer or city. 5) Any reimbursement rights to which the developer may be entitled. 6) That the city acquires ownership upon completion of the work, and acceptance by the city. 7) That the developer shall pay the cost of design and inspection. 8) That the developer shall reimburse the city for engineering and admini- strative costs incurred due to the extension. 9) The obligation of the developer to meet all design standards and specifi- cations as established by the city and to have detailed construction plans and specifications apProved before Construction begins. 10) A warranty on workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance by the city. 11) Penalty provisions for failure to fulfill contractual obligations. If, in the judgement of the city engineer, the magnitude and complexity Of the exten- sion do not warrant some or all of the above donditions those judged unnecessary may be omitted. 5. BOND REQUIRED FOR CONTRACT For all extensions requiring a contract under Section 4 above, a performance bond guaranteeing completion of the extension on accordance with the contract shall be required. The bond shall be payable to the city and the amount of the bond shall in- clude all financial obligations in the contract. 6. 9BLIGATION~. OF .D~VELOpER TO PAY E~TENSION All water mains required to serve developer's property, including cross-connecting mains, shall be installed at the cost of the developer and shall become the property of the city upon inspection and final acceptance by the city. The developer shall pay for all installation cost complete with rights-of-way or easements, valves, fire hydrants, and other appurtenances for all mains up to and including mains eight (8) inches in diameter. 7. 9VERSIZED MAI~.S - CITY PARTICIPATION The city may, at its option, require the installation of mains larger than eight (8) inches in diameter. However, the water utility shall pay the additional cost for such oversize mains as follows: alternate bids shall be requested for an eight (8) inch main and the oversized main. The city's share of the cost shall be the actual differ- ence between the two prices. 8. REIMBURSEMENT TO DEVELOPER Should a developer find it necessary to bring water service from the existing system, through or along undeveloped property other than his own, the developer shall pay the entire cost of th~ original extension. The city will then reimburse the developer on that portion of the main between the existing system and his property, as connections are made to said main. The city shall Collect from all persons desiring to connect to said main, a fee based on the abutting footage of the property to be served. The water main extension contract to be executed by the developer and the city shall contain a description of the main where such reimbursement is applicable, and the cost per front foot of such main which shall be collected by the city and reimbursed to the developer. The amount to be collected and reimbursed to the developer shall be deter- mined by actual cost of installation. The contract shall also state to whom such re- imbursement shall be paid. The city shall reimburse to the developer any assessments Collected for a period of 7 years after the date of execution of the water main extension contract. The de~ veloper's right to reimbursement shall cease at that!~me regardless of the amount of reimbursement. In no case, shall the reimbursement exceed the total construction cost of the water through or along the undeveloped property. 9. RESPONSIBILITY ~OR CONNECTING LOOPS Connecting loops and cross-ties within a development shall be installed by the develop- er. If the connecting loop is such that property outside the development abuts such loops or ties, and connections are made to such lines, the reimbursement provisions of Section 8 shall apply. Connecting loops, in the nature of general improvements to the water distribution sys- tem, not abutting or adjacent to any developments, shall be financed by the water utility. Before any abutting property shall connect to such mains laid at oity ex- pense, a charge based on the front footage of the property to be served shall be col- lected. Such charge shall be based on the actual construction cost of the main. 10. OPTIqN FOR .INSTALLATION OF MAI.N.S' BY ~.ITY If both the developer and the city agree, the city may make the installation with either city forces or contracted forCes. Before construction begins the developer shall be required to make a cash advance in the amount of the estimated construction cost in the case of city forces and in the amount of the total contract price in the case of constracted forces. These conditions shall be included in the contract re- quired under Section 4. 11. REPLACEMENT OF PRIVATE MAINS WITH CITY MAINS Areas now within the city limitS, or annexed to the city at some'future time, and served by private mains not constructed in accordance with city plans and specifica- tions, shall have city mains extended to serve the area under the same conditions and requirements as for extensions. 12. GENERAL ENGINEERIN.~.~D D.ESIGN REQUIREMENTS a) Ail plans and specifications shall be submitted to the city engineer for approva before construction begins on extensions included in Section 4a). The developer may be charged a reasonable fee for these services. b) All plans andspeCifications for main extensions in~lu~ed in Section 4a) shall be prepared by a registered engineer. 1) The engineer shall provide on-site ~nspection during the installation. 2) Upon completion of the project, the engineer shall submit in writing a veri fication that all work was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. c) If the city engineer performs the work in 12b), the developer may be charged a reasonable fee for the services. d) Design and installation shall be in accordance with the city's standard specifi- cations, including: 1) Minimum main size shall be six (6) inch diameter. Standard distribution main size shall be eight (8) inch diameter. 2) Pipe material shall be ductile iron. 3) System shall be designed to meet fire protection standards. 4) Easements shall be minimum of twenty (20) feet in width. 5) Mains shall be extended to the farthest point in the development so that future development of the water system may be accommodated. 13. PUMP STATION SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL..REVIEW a) Any extension which will necessitate a pump station is subject to special re- view. 1) All requirements of this policy shall apply and additional easements shall be required for the pump stations, storage tanks, and appurtenances. 2) In addition, pump systems shall be considered on a total cost basis. This shall include the operation and maintenance of'the system. b) The city may require an agreement with the developer for the specific costs of a2). 14. ACCEPTANCE OF MAIN. EXTEN. SI. QN.S BY CITY a) The city shall accept only those mains which are to become part of the water utility capital assets and are to be maintained by the city. b) Final acceptance by the city shall include: 1) Deeded easements for all mains not installed in dedicated rights-of-way. 2) Letter from developer's engineer if required under Section 12-b2). 3) Bill of sale for all physical improvements. c) No tap permits shall be issued on the main until the city engineer has made final acceptance of the extension. 15. PAYMENT OF PLANT INVESTMENT FEE FOR TAP The city shall charge the standard plant investment fee for each tap which is made onto the extension. The PIF will be charged at the time the tap is made regardless of any payment which may have been made for the main extension either directly or indirectly. CITY OF ASPEN PROPOSED ADDITION TO WATER ~ EX.T.ENS.IO~ .~OLICY EXTENSIONS OF WATER MAIN~. TQ SERVE pR.0p~RTY...INSIDE..TH.E.. CITY ~pT IN A PART OF AN AREA TO BE PLATTED. Extension of water lines to serve property already in the city, but not part of a subdivi- sion platted after the adoption of this poliCy shall be financed by special assessment ~ against benefitted property. WHEN EXTENSIONS SHALL BE MADE Property owners desiring water main extensions may petition the city council to cause such improvements to be constructed. Petitions for such extensions need not bear the signature of the owners of 50% of the abutting footage to be assessed, but in case more than 50% more than 50% of said owners object in writing to the extension the cost of the extension shall not be assessed unless the city council finds such extension to be necessary for the public health and safety of the city. The city may in casses where such extensions are deemed necessary for the public health and safety of the city, order such extension installed and assess the cost against the benefitting property without the submission of any petition. DETERMINATIO.N OF ASSESSMENTS The assessments against the benefited property shall not exceed the actual cost of the extension, plus engineering and administrative costs. Before the beginning of any assess- ment project, the city manager shall set a maximum charge per front foot. No assessment shall exceed such maximum. When actual construction costs exceeds the maximum figure, the excess cost shall be paid by the water utility. As in subdivisions, the water utility shall pay all excess cost for mains over eight (8) inches in diameter; the water utility participation shall be determined as set forth in section 7 of the water main extension policy. EXTENSION ALONG CgRNER. LOTS For extensions constructed under the provisions of this section, the water utility shall pay for eXtensions along the long side of corner lots. However, such corner lots shall not connect to said lines unless a Pro-rata share of the assessment shall first be paid to the city. EXTENSION TO P.ROP.ERTY LINES All extensions constructed under this section shall be installed to the far side of the property in order that the distribution system may be continued in an orderly manner. EXTENSIONS ON PERIMETER .STREETS (H~l.f coun~ ..-.. H.atf City) Extentions along streets lying partly inside and partly outside the city limits shall be made on the basis of special assessment against abutting property owners. The city shall pay the assessment on the land lying outside the city limits and shall collect such pay- ment from those property owners at the time the land is annexed. Repayment to the city may be on an installment basis providing satisfactory documents are executed by the pro- perty owner guaranteeing payment in case of property transfer. INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS All assessments for main extensions shall become due and payable thirty days after ~illing~ If payment is not made at that time it will be assumed the property owner wishes to pay for the extension in installments. Payments may be made in substantially equal semi- annual installments over a five (5) year period. Interest shall be charged on the unpaid balance at the current interest rate per annum. Collection of deliquent assessments shall be enforced by tax lien or by discontinuance of water services.