(a) 
When, in connection with a development, it is necessary either (1) to install wastewater main extensions off the site of the development, (2) to extend oversized wastewater mains on the site of the development, or (3) to install wastewater main extensions on the site of the development in a location such that the main or mains will be of benefit to adjacent properties not owned by the developer, a benefit district incorporating the area which may be served from the main or mains and thereby be benefited, as determined by the Director of Public Works, may be established and administered as provided in this article. The benefit district will be for the purpose of securing reimbursement of a portion of the applicant's installation costs for the main extension from subsequent users. Oversize wastewater mains are defined to be wastewater mains of 10 inch diameter or larger and in excess of the capacity required for the development.
(b) 
The purpose of this procedure is to provide developers with a method for securing reimbursement for wastewater main extensions of benefit to independently owned properties. It is not intended that benefit districts be created where financial equity is possible through private negotiations between the developer and either the original owners of the development parcel or subsequent purchasers of a portion of the development.
(Prior Code § 20-58(A); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83; Ord. 2019-09, eff. 12/19/19)
The Director of Public Works shall develop guidelines and standards for the administration of the wastewater main extension benefit district procedure consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code § 20-58(B); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83)
(a) 
Application for the creation of a benefit district shall be made to the Director of Public Works prior to acceptance of the subject public improvement as complete by the City. In the event the City installs and finances a main extension, the Director of Public Works may initiate the creation of a benefit district.
(b) 
The applicant shall supply the Director of Public Works with the necessary improvement plans, benefit district boundary map, technical data, verifiable cost records and other supporting information as he may require to process the application and to administer the benefit district provisions.
(Prior Code § 20-58(B); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83)
Application for a wastewater extension benefit district can be made at the office of the Director of Public Works. After approval of the application by the Director of Public Works, he shall transmit the benefit district map and appropriate supporting data to the City Clerk, and the City Clerk will file the benefit distinct map and appropriate supporting data with the county recorder at which time the district will be effective. An information copy shall also be filed with the Director of Finance and with the Director of Community Development.
(Prior Code § 20-58(C); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83; Ord. 2017-01 § 75, eff. 3/9/17)
Any individual connecting to a wastewater main which is the subject of a benefit district will pay the reimbursement fee established by the benefit district to the Director of Finance at the time of applying for service, and in any case before making the connection.
(Prior Code § 20-58(D); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83; Ord. 2017-01 § 76, eff. 3/9/17)
(a) 
A wastewater extension benefit district will automatically expire on the fifteenth anniversary of the date the district is filed with the county recorder. Any connections to the public facilities after the expiration date will be at no reimbursement cost to the connector.
(b) 
A report of the financial status of the benefit district will be prepared by the Director of Finance and mailed to the applicant at his last known address. Upon his request, any funds due him will be tendered. If there is no response from the applicant within six months of the final report to him, any funds due him will be deemed forfeited and these amounts plus any surplus revenues in the account for the particular benefit district will be transferred to the municipal wastewater fund.
(Prior Code § 20-58(E); Ord. 83-1054 § 1, eff. 6/16/83; Ord. 2017-01 § 77, eff. 3/9/17)