Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, P.L.S., Land Engineer - Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Residential Water Connections and Right-of-Way Purchases
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving Purchase and Sales Agreements to acquire public right-of-way and amending the Merced Municipal Code to allow water connection fees to be financed over a 20-year period.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance No. 2462, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 15.40.110, "Payment" of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Water Main Extensions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Sales Agreements for Water Service Connections, acting on the City's behalf in acquiring the necessary right-of-way and authorizing payment of all costs; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as outlined by Council; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code (MMC), Chapter 15.40 - Water Main Extensions.
MMC Section 15.40.110 - Payment.
Applicants subject to the charge identified in Section 15.40.070 shall pay such charge prior to obtaining the permit to connect the property to the water line, except that if the line and/or laterals are installed by the city and the applicant is to connect a single-family residence to the water line and the residence is, or will be owner occupied by a median-income family as determined by the income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor, then the applicant may elect to pay the charge in ten annual installments, plus interest thereon on the unpaid balance. Interest shall be calculated on an annual basis based on the previous year's average interest rate earned on city investments. ...
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