Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only, the Board is not advocating any particular position Forming an LID Cost Estimate of the LID Additional Homeowner Responsibility Timeline

Taking the first steps right now, talk with neighbors A number of informal meetings would be held to gauge interest and need for an LID A petition would be circulated. A minimum of 51% of homeowners would need to sign (more is better)

The petition is returned to the Public Works Division, and an estimate of the projects cost is made The LID goes before the city council for approval Once approved, the project is designed and goes out for bid Once a successful bid is received, construction begins

When construction is completed, homeowners will be notified of the final assessment A hearing will be held before the city council, and homeowners can voice their concerns about the assessment at that time After the city council affirms the assessments, homeowners will be billed

There will be a 30 day prepayment period during which all or part of the assessment may be paid. The remaining unpaid amount will be divided into annual payments over 10 or 15 years plus interest

The board has sought a preliminary estimate from the city public works department $788,484 total cost divided among 86 homes $9169 per home Only includes the cost of running sewer pipe along the streets and a stub to each property

Why does this cost so much? The lines have to be run fairly deep because of homes with basements Avoid other utility lines Deeper lines requires a wider surface opening, which requires more street patching/curb repair Certain assumptions were made that could increase or decrease the cost The city also figures in a 10% contingency, which may also alter the final cost

The LID only covers the cost of running sewer lines along the streets Homeowners would need to contract with a plumber to: Connect the home to the city line Abandon the original septic system Pump tank and fill it with sand/dirt (in some cases, convert it to a pump tank)

Four basic quotes: No basement, approx 100 ft. $ $4400 Basement, convert septic into pump chamber install sewage pump (no electrical connection, will need an electrician for that) $4500 (an additional $900 to upgrade pump) Split level $4200 (basically the same setup as the basement with some shorter pipe and less excavation) Basement with gravity feed $ $10000 (may not be able to do it for every home with a basement)

Takes some time to get going. Informal meetings Petition circulation Approval by the city council If the LID were approved this year Spring 2012 to begin construction Approximately 90 days to complete once begun

Questions? Feedback Do we move forward? Are people interested in pursuing this further?