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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 04/01/2002 JOB �.�� • KENT WASHLLINGTON CANCELLATION NOTICE for the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE .s notice is to inform you that the City Council Special Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2002, 4:00 PM, has Y, been cancelled. The LID 350 Hearing will take place in Chambers East at 4:00 PM and will be heard by members of the Public Works Committee. Committee Members: Leona Orr, Chair Julie Peterson Rico Yingling a The Public Works Committee meets the first and third Monday of each ` month at 5:00 PM in Chambers East, unless otherwise noted. For agenda information please call Jackie Bicknell at 253-856-5712. .t ' ANY PERSON REQUIRING DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (253) 856-5725 IN �. ADVANCE. FOR TDD RELAY SERVICE CALL THE WASHINGTON TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-833-6388. " a x A " l 1 q � rs3� k1 a� . LID 350 " Big K.,Sanitary,Sewer Final Assessment Roll April 1, 2002 A meeting of the City of Kent Public Works Gommittee, sitting and acting as a Board of Equalization, was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Committee Chair Leona Orr. Present: Committee members Rico Yingling and Julie Peterson, City Attorney Tom Brubaker, Public Works Director Don Wickstrom. Approximately 15 people were at the meeting. Orr explained that the purpose of this meeting is.to hear any protests to the final assessment roll fdr LID 350, and to make recommendations to the full City Council, who will then make a final determination of the assessment roll and will confirm it's decision by ordinance. She noted that the only issues before the committee today are whether the Big "K"Sanitary Sewer will generate special benefits to the properties within the LID boundary, and If so, whether the amount of the special benefits to each property exceeds the amount of the assessment; and whether the assessments are proportionate. She then explained the process which will be followed. The City Clerk read a list of property owners who have filed written protests, as follows: Rex and Donna Wheeler; Donna Young. Orr explained that any property owner who has not filed a v"ftn protest by 4:15 p.m. will be precluded from challenging his • assessment as"n on the final assessment roll. Upon Orr's request for disclosure from committee members of any matter that involves an appearance of fairness, Julie Peterson stated that she was contacted by Donna Young who discussed issues regarding some damage to her property which she felt the city was responsible for and whether or not that might affect the LID. Peterson added that all she coulddo was listen to Ms. Young, The Committee had no objection to the fact that Ms. lrson spoke with Ms. Young,and the City Attorylsaid, this disclosure is sufficient. There Were no challenges from dose who filed written protests to the participation of any committee member on the basis of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. Public Works Director Wickstlrom explained the project , noting that.,there is a history of problems with existing septic tanks. He noted receipt of a letter from Susan L. Cramer in 1984, In which she said she had been working on forming an LID for the past 12 years. The letter also said she has not been able to wash clothes at her home for at least the past ten years, aside from having to limit the remaining volumes of water the family puts into the system, and now has a drain field backing up Into the front yard, and there is not enough room left on the property to add drain fields, and she cannot sell or rent;her home. Wickstrom emphasized that this is not undeveloped property, but that this is serving an existing neighbor who was on septic tanks with sanitary d� Board of Equalization April 1, 2002 Page 2 sewers. He said the special benefit the LID derives is in protecting the equity in the house for the homeowner. Wickstrom said other letters indicating sewer problems were presented at the time of the formation hearing in 1998. He noted that an intercepter was needed, and that parts of the East bill Interceptor have been completed. At 4:17 p.m. the City Clerk Indicated for Ms. Orr that no additional appeals have been received. Wickstrom stated that Council formed the LID on March 17, 1998, and noted that the total project cost was $603,852.60, of which $537,807.60 was distributed to the properties, with $66,045.00 for the City to pick up as late comer charges. He said the property owners assessments were $9,978.33 per residential connection at that time, and that there have been no changes. He then explained the methods of payment, and concluded by emphasizing that the benefit of the LID is preserving the value of horns and that evidence of failed septic systems has been shown. The CityClerk administered the oath to Rex Wheeler and Donna Young. 9 Rex Wheeler said he feels it is not fair for him to have to pay the assessment since he has no access. Wickstrom explained that the My has acquired an easement for Wheeler so that he can connect. Wheeler said this solves his problem and PETERSON MOVED to make the easement a part of the record. Yingling seconded and the motion carried. Donna Young explained that her property has been involved in construction and that her objection has to do with the fact that she has a claim against the city for damages. She said her drain field has been crushed and her business completely shut down by the Health Department. The City Attorney opined that the issue of damages is outside the issue of assents and the benefit of the sewer system, and that the claims beingraised b Ms. Young should be handled through the Claims,Department, The Y 9 9 � committee�agreed that they should hear only testimony relating to the special benefit of the property related to the assessment and whether the assessment is proportionate. Orr asked Young to comment only on the LIQ specifically. Young said her septic tank worked efficiently and she had no drainage problems. She said she has documentation saying her�assessment was $9,550 and offered to fax a copy to Peterson. Orr pointed Board of Equalization April 1, 2002 Page 3 out that the March 3, 1998, Council minutes;note that Wickstrom said the assessments are $9,775.32 per lot. Brubaker clarified that the City has entered into a settlement agreement with Ms. Young, replaced playground,equipment, connected her to the sewer system and paid for damages to her property. He welcomed Ms. Young to file a claim or bring a lawsuit against the City, but,emphasized that the issue here is whether she has deroonsted to the committee that her,property is not benefited in an amount equal to or, greater than the assessment. It was:noted for Young that the documents she submitted will be in the proper hands within twenty-four hours. There were no further statements to be made and PETERSON MOVED to make the letter from Susan L. Cramer a part of the record. Yingling seconded and the motion carried. Young questioned whether her assessment could be put on hold. Yingling noted that the Wheelers now have no problem with the assessment, and said nothing in Ms. Young's testimony would lead him to believe the;assessment needs to be changed in . any way. Peterson agreed. • YINGLING MOVED to recommend Council authorization to adopt the ordinance establishing the final assessment roll for LID 350 with no changes. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. The meeting the adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Brenda�Jacoberi City Clerk G