HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/11/25 Item 08COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 8
Meeting Date 11/25/86
ITEM TITLE: Resolution %v7 ~'J .~ Declaring City's intention to establish
a reimbursement district for construction of street and
drainage improvements in Las Flores Drive and "D" Street
between Second Avenue and Minot Avenue in the City of Chula
Vista, California
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ~~~~~~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X
On July 16, 1985, the City Council by Resolution 12102 awarded a contract to
R. E. Hazard Contracting Company for construction of street and drainage
improvements in Las Flores Drive and "D" Street between Second Avenue and
Minot Avenue. The project included the construction of a 20' wide ribbon
pavement, storm drain, curb, gutter, sidewalk, sidewalk ramps and masonry
retaining wall. Funds for this project were approved in the FY 1984-85
capital improvement program budget with the understanding that the costs for
those portions of the improvements installed adjacent to the vacant properties
would be reimbursed to the City through a reimbursement district when the land
is subdivided and/or developed. Chapter 15.50 of the City Code contains the
procedure for the establishment of reimbursement districts which assure that a
benefited property owner reimburses another party for the excess cost it
incurs when providing public improvements benefiting property other than its
own or in excess of its obligation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council adopt the resolution and set a public
hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on December 16, 1986,
in accordance with Section 15.50 of the City Code for the formation of a
reimbursement district for the improvements installed in Las Flores Drive and
"D" Street between Second Avenue and Minot Avenue.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
City Council on December 18, 1984, approved a report on the improvement of Las
Flores Drive and "D" Street between Second Avenue and P1inot Avenue north of
"E" Street in which Council:
1. Directed the staff to proceed with the formation of an assessment district
covering generally the area north of "D" Street between Second Avenue and
Minot.
The Council has adopted the proposed boundaries for an assessment district
in this area and staff received bids for construction of the improvements
on September 17, 1986. At present, the firm of Bement, Dainwood and
Sturgeon is preparing the engineer's report and spreading the assessments
based on the low bid received for this assessment district.
Page 2, Item 8
Meeting Date-TT7~57$6
2. ~,irected staff to call up seven deferrals at the same time as the City
prepared to advertise for bids on the staged construction for the
improvements of Las Flores Drive south of "D" Street and "D" Street from
Second Avenue to Minot Avenue.
The property owners with the seven deferrals had their deferred
improvements installed by Hazard Contracting Company in conjunction with
the contract work.
r
3. Establish a reimbursement district for the improvements installed by R. E.
Hazard Contracting Company.
The Counc i 1 ' s acti ons tonight i s the first step i n the formation of thi s
reimbursement district. Attached are drawings showing the proposed
boundaries of the district and the proposed assessments against the
various parcels.
4. Establish a fund of $125,000 to cover construction costs of those
properties with deferrals.
This fund has been established and individual contracts were made with the
property owners with deferrals and the improvements were installed. After
formation of the reimbursement district, formal agreements will be
prepared for Council approval with these property owners to pay the City
back over the next ten (10) years for the improvements already installed.
Chapter 15.50 of the City Code provides the procedure for the formation of
reimuursement districts by which a developer (or the City) may recover the
costs it incurs when providing public improvements benefiting property other
than its own or in excess of its obligation. Engineering staff, therefore,
requests that the provisions of Chapter 15.50 be followed and that a
reimbursement district be established to assure that the City will recover the
$267,125.82 advanced.
The attached drawings show the boundary of the district and the estimated
reimbursement cost to the City for each parcel therein. Once the allocation
of cost has been approved by resolution by the City Council, the City Clerk
shall record a copy of the Council's resolution with the County Recorder. The
resolution shall include the ownership of record, the legal description, and
the amount of charges for each lot or parcel within the district. The
reimbursement shall be collectable by the City at either the time the property
is to be subdivided or upon a request for a building permit for development of
the property. In addition to the cost levied, simple interest in the amount
of 7% per year is to be paid to the City up to a period of 20 years. Interest
to start from July 1, 1986.
FISCAL IMPACT: City will recover $237,229.96 advanced for the installation
of the improvements in Las Flores Drive and "D" Street between Second Avenue
and Minot. In addition, the City will also be recovering engineering and
administrative expenses ($29,895.86) required for construction of the
improvements.
SLH:nr/
LdPC 2319E
the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
Dated l~- ~'~ ,