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ORDINANCE NO. 2217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, CREATING
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 97 -6 FOR CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR
CITY SEWER AND WATER CONNECTIONS WITHIN SAID CITY; PROVIDING
FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE
BENEFITTED BY SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE BASIS OF MAKING
SAID ASSESSMENTS; SETTING FORTH THE PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED
IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR MAKING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL;
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A CALL FOR CONSTRUCTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO:
Section 1: There is hereby created a local improvement
district in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, to be called Local
Improvement District 97 -6 for the City Sewer and Water Utility
Connections Fees to City Services. The descriptions of the real
property are in accordance with the resolution of intention, which
was heretofore and hereby is adopted, ratified and approved, all
within the corporate limits of the City of Caldwell. The
boundaries of said district are defined by the corporate limits of
the City of Caldwell.
Section 2: Each lot and parcel of land shall be separately
assessed for said debt or cost and expense of said connection fees
in proportion to the benefits derived to such property by said
improvements. The cost and expenses to be assessed as herein
provided shall include only sewer and /or water connection fees.
Section 3: The property shall be assessed for water and /or
sewer connection fees for the connection of private residences to
City services. Said amount is estimated to be $75,000; provided,
however, said costs shall not exceed the actual cost of the hookup
fees together with expenses set forth in Section 4.
Section 4: The cost and expense assessed as herein provided
shall include the cost of the hookup fees and permits including
reasonable administration costs such as engineering, clerical
services, advertising, inspection, collecting of assessments and
legal services for preparing the proceedings in regard thereto.
Section 5: In the case of a sewer connection, the hookup fee
allows the property residence to be hooked onto the City sewer
system. The property owner shall hire a licensed plumber to make
the tap to the City main sewer line. In the case of a water
connection, the City of Caldwell Water Department will install,
upon proof of all fees paid on L.I.D., a water meter for the
residence.
Section 6.: The property owner may _4qt include the costs of
construction of necessary pipes and appurtenances needed on private
property to connect the residence to the City facilities on the
L.I.D.
Section 7.: The City Engineer is hereby appointed as the
official engineer for this project and shall prepare the necessary
plans and specifications for the construction of the improvements
and an assessment roll for the L.I.D.
Section 8: Should the court having jurisdiction declare any
part of this Ordinance invalid, unauthorized or unconstitutional or
in conflict with any other part of this Ordinance, then such
decision shall affect only the part declared to be
unconstitutional, unauthorized or invalid, and shall not affect any
other part whatsoever of this Ordinance. The Mayor and City
Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, declare that it would have
passed this Ordinance, and each part hereof, irrespective of parts
declared invalid, unauthorized or unconstitutional.
Section 9: After the construction of the improvements and at
such time as the Council shall authorize, the Engineer shall
prepare a duly certified report to the Council including an
assessment roll according to the provisions of the Idaho Code,
Section 50 -1712.
Section 10: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force upon its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE City OF CALDWELL, IDAHO THIS 1st
DAY OF December , 1997.
PASSED BY THE MAYOR OF THE City OF CALDWELL, IDAHO THIS 1st DAY
OF December , 1997.
APPROVED:
BY
Richar d . Winder, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY L3 lLee'
Betty Jo Keller, City Clerk