HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0709.LID REPORTCITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 9, 1998
TO:
FROM:
Ad Hoc LID Committee members
John McLaughlin, Director of Community Development
Final Draft - Committee Report to Council
Attached is the final draft of the report for your review. A study session has been scheduled for
July 22 with the City Council for the presentation of this report. I believe it would be helpful if
as many of you could attend as possible. While there may not be any direct questions of you, it
could be advantageous to show committee support for the report.
The changes made were essentially as recommended during the last meeting, with the exception
of one issue. On Page 5 of the report, near the top of the page, a short section was added in italic
type giving the City the additional opportunity to review deferred assessments as part of future
lot development. As explained in the text, there may be instances where properties were
envisioned to develop at one level, but through large lot development, would not ultimately
develop at the anticipated density. The example presented was that a lot was assessed with a
potential for 5 lots as part of an LID, but through future partitions, only created 3 lots which
could not be further developed. In this scenario, the City would be responsible for covering the
units costs for the additional 2 lots lost from the original LID. As proposed, the City would have
the right to re-assess the property, reassigning the assessment from the 5 lots to the 3 lots. The
property still pays its original assessment, and the City's funds are not depleted. However,
through the property owner's choice, they may ultimately pay in excess of $4000 per unit.
I would like to have copies of the final report available to the Council on Friday, July 17th. Your
rapid response to any issues in the report would be greatly appreciated. I will be preparing the
final version on Thursday, July 16th. Please provide any comments or suggestions prior to that
time.
You may contact me at:
Phone: 488-5305
Fax: 488-5311
E-Mail: mac,ashland.or.us
Drop Off: City Hall, 20 East Main Street
AD HOC LID COMMITTEE
Formed to discuss, examine, and recommend improvements to the City's
policies regarding local improvement districts.
Committee Recommendations for the formation
of Local Improvement Districts in residential
areas - Report to the Ashland City Council'
~ July,-22, 1998
Introduction:
Local Improvement Districts have become extremely controversial as a result of significantly
increased costs and the growing use of pre-signs. Costs have gone up over 50% since the mid
1980's (using constant 1996 dollars)--largely because of an expanding definition of street
standards to include sidewalks and storm sewers. We have now accumulated enough signatures
that we are able to form LID's largely with pre-signs, and although they are legally obligated to
accept them, the pre-signed property owners are often opposed to the formation of the districts.
Both trends have led to increasing citizen resistance, and it is in response to this opposition that
this committee was appointed.
Early in our deliberations we decided unanimously not to oppose the city's position that paving
all unpaved streets is required for environmental and economic reasons, and to accept the city's
present street standards as long as the property owners can ask the City Council for exceptions
when unique circumstances exist.
The following recommendations are not the first choices of all committee members, but we
unanimously agree that the City should share a portion of street LID costs, that assessments
should be based on existing and potential "units" rather than front footage or area, and that the
policy on pre-signs requires reform. Except on the question of whether a pre-sign should
continue being counted as "in favor" of a LID after pre-payment, the committee came very close
to consensus--at least in the sense that all of us can live with the majority's recommendations.
One committee member was forced to drop out early in the process, but everyone else has signed
this report in the belief that its recommendations, on the whole, will substantially improve the
LID process.
Your committee met almost every Wednesday evening for over two months, devoting many,
many hours to this project. We are aware that our recommendations ask for the city to share in
costs that have traditionally been born entirely by the property owner, and that this will
necessitate difficult decisions about increased revenues or rearranged budget priorities, but it is
our belief that these changes will expedite the paving' of our unpaved streets by greatly increasing
citizen acceptance of the city's intent to bring all our streets up to city standards in order to
enhance our environment and promote multi-modal transportation.
Allocation of Costs for Street Improvements:
Presently, the abutting property owners within a local improvement district are responsible for all
normal costs associated with a street improvement, including curbs, gutters, paving, storm drains,
sidewalks, and undergrounding of utilities. The Ad Hoc LID Committee recommends that the
lbllowing changes be made:
Sidewalk improvements. The City would be responsible for 60% of the costs associated
with the sidewalks required in an LID. Funding for this could be covered under the
current $30,000 annual allotment to sidewalk improvements with LID's. Sidewalks
account for approximately 15% of the total improvement costs in recent LID's. The City
participation at this level would reduce average LID costs by approximately 9%.
EXPLANATION: The City is strongly encouraging sidewalks in-all neighborhoods, and has
established a policy where sidewalks will be included with new street construction and
improvements done through the Local Improvement District process. Through the
transportation element of the comprehensive plan, and by policy, the City has made
sidewalks a priority, and a majority of the costs of sidewalks construction (60%) is
proposed to be the City's responsibility.
Storm Drain improvements: The City would be responsible for 75% of the costs
associated with storn~ drain improvements required in an LID. A portion of this cost
would be covered by Storm Water SDC's. Additional funding would be necessary to the
remainder. Storm drains account for approximately 20% of the total improvement costs
in recent LID's. The City participation at this level would reduce average LID costs by
approximately 15%.
EXPLANATION: The provision of storm drains serves a purpose beyond only the local
streets. Storm drain collection and routing is of benefit to water quality and erosion
control. Based on these city-wide issues, it is proposed that the City be responsible for
75% of the costs associated with storm drain construction.
Street Construction: The City would be responsible for 20% of the costs associate with
the driving surface construction. Funding for this match would need to be determined.
Street construction accounts for approximately 55% of the total improvements costs for a
street in recent LID's. The City participation at this level would reduce average LID
costs by approximately 11%.
EXPLANATION: Local streets, by design, primarily serve the immediate neighborhood. In
most instances, these streets are the primary access to individual properties, but do not
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serve as access routes to major attractors for the rest of the City. Recognizing this
predominant local use, but also seeing that local streets do provide a city-wide benefit by
connecting neighborhoods and providing emergency vehicle access, it is proposed that
the City be responsible for 20% of the costs associated with the driving surface portion of
street construction.
Engineering and Administration: The City would be responsible for 50% of the costs
associated with engineering and administration associated with design of the street in an
LID. Funding for this match wold need to be determined. Enginderin~ ~nd
Administration accounts for approximately 10% of the total improvement costs for an
LID. The City participation at this level would reduce average LID costs by
approximately 5%.
EXPLANATION: The design of a local street should be a partnership between the
neighborhood and the City. As partners, it is proposed that the_ City be responsible for
50% of the costs associated with Engineering and Administration.
Allocation of Costs Summary:
It is proposed that City participation would occur at the following levels:
. o I' roposed to be :, zo of Total Street Effective ,o retluclion in ~
assumed by City ~ Construclion Cost lotalcott (on a~erage) ~ J
~Engiueering mid ~ ~ ~
Administration R(F' ,. I ~'F:. q", .
Allocations would be made on a specific street by street basis. Actual street costs would
be utilized for the allocation of costs and percentage match by the City. For example, the
City's participation would be less on a street where sidewalks are not included in the
improvement.
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A residential cap would be established setting a maximum amount that could be charged
to any one unit in an assessment district. That amount would be $4,000, adjusted
annually for inflation.
This proposal of matching funds for an LID would only be in effect while funding was available.
At present, adequate funding is not available for this proposal. Two funding sources are
presently allocated to LID improvements - $30,000 annually for sidewalks, and $50,000
annually in the Arterial Assistance Fund. Over $7 million in local street improvements have
been identified. Assuming that $5 million of those improvements should occur in the next 10
years, a funding source of 40% of $500,000 annually, or $200,000 annually would need to be
made available.
On LID's which include City-owned property, the City will pay 100% of the assessed
cost. No match will be available to these parcels.
On LID's which involve development property which require immediate street
improvements for development approval, the City will not provide a portion of the
improvement costs for these properties. The properties involved with the development
will be assessed at 100% of the street improvement costs.
EXPLANATION: This proposal was not endorsed by the entire committee, but received
majority support. Those not in support felt that all properties, development or not, should
be treated equally.
Determination of Assessment Method
Currently, different assessment methods are used depending on the neighborhood. Options
include front footage, area, and number of units. Combinations of these methods are also
possible, such as 25% front footage and 75% units.
Standardize the assessment method city-wide by using a "units" method. Assessment
districts would be delineated, and the number of existing and potential units (based on
underlying zoning) would be the basis for assessment. For example, if a district
contained 100 homes/lots, each home would pay 1/100th of the of LID cost.
EXPLANATION: Issues have been raised by neighborhoods that there has been no
consistency between past LID's - some have been assessed based on frontage foot, others
by area, some by a combination. This recommendation would standardize the approach
for all LID's, recognizing that all lots within a district benefit in a, more or less, "equal"
manner from having a paved street access. This assessment method would still allow for
the use of "partial units" to address unique situations, such as comer lots ( ½ unit).
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Each lot would be initially responsible for one unit. If the potential exists for additional
lots, either through partition or subdivision, a potential lien with notification is placed on
the property for the costs associated with those lots. When the lots are created, the LID
costs (plus interest) would be due at the time of first sale of the lot after the agreement
had been signed. If a payoff is requested prior to design of the street, payoff would occur
at the maximum assessment amount ($4,000/unit, adjusted annually for inflation). The
City reserves the right to review the assessment of potential lots at the time of future
partition of subdivision. For example, if during the initial LID,for~mat!on, a property is
determined to have a potential development of five lots, but through f~ti~re partitioning
only three large lots are created with no further development potential, the City would
reserve the right to re-allocate the 5-lot assessment among the three lots.
Maximum assessment would be $4,000 per unit, adjusted annually for inflation.
Potential lots would be responsible for $4,000/unit, plus interest, or the estimated costs
plus 10% if street design work has been completed.. Current semi-annual payments for
an assessment of $4,000 at 6.95% interest would be approximately $328 over ten years.
Agreements:
Maintain existing pre-signed agreements, and utilize them as necessary for future street
improvements, in line with the recommendations here.
Create a system for "pay-off" of agreements prior to street construction. Pay off would
occur at the maximum cap amount ($4,000, adjusted annually for inflation) or estimated
unit cost plus 10% if street design has been completed. The property would no longer
have financial responsibility to the street improvement, but is still considered "in favor"
of the improvement for initial district formation. However, the property owner would
retain the right to remonstrate to the formation of the district at the time of the public
hearing. This would require an ordinance amendment to the current procedures.
EXPLANATION: This issue resulted in two points of view on the Committee. The
majority of the committee support the statement as presented above, while the remaining
members do not believe that property owners should be able to remonstrate after the
financial responsibility has been met.
Continue to allow smaller developments (partitions, accessory units) to use pre-signed
agreements, but change to "deferred transportation improvement agreements" and require
that they be paid at the time of first sale of the property after the agreement has been
signed.
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EXPLANATION: There still remain some opportunities for development on unimproved
streets, and there are instances where the burden would be very great if the owner were
required to do the entire improvement independently. The portion of this
recommendation where the agreement is "paid off" at the time of the first sale ties the
resolution of the agreement directly to the owner who received the development benefit
(partition, new unit, etc...), rather than passing it on to future buyers, as is now the case.
Implementation:
Funding must be available for these recommendations to be implemented. The committee chose
not to make specific budgetary recommendations as part of this process, but rather to confine
themselves to the policy issues. However, implementation of these recommendations should
involve the following:
First steps would involve determination of a funding source for the City matching funds.
Options include the existing sources now allocated for sidewalks ($30,000/yr) and
Arterial Assistance ($50,000/yr). Short term options could include approximately
$200,000 available this budget season, but has yet to be allocated by the City Council.
Other priorities may rise above local streets for this funding source. Similarly, an
increase in the Transportation Utility Fee could be utilized. Again, competition for
funding for transportation projects may make this option unavailable.
Revise the existing agreements to "Deferred Transportation Improvement" agreements
and clarify the payoff at the time of first sale of property after recording of the agreement.
Revised city ordinances to allow for payoff of potential LID's if desired by property
owner for properties with previously recorded agreements. Payoff would occur at the
proposed cap ($4,000, adjusted annually for inflation) or the unit cost plus 10%
determined from the specific street design.
If permanent funding source is found, then create a priority list of local street
improvement projects, and schedule construction through the Capital Improvement
Planning process.
Maintain neighborhood involvement throughout the local improvement district process,
including district formation, specific street design, and cost assessment Utilize informal
public meetings to explain proposals and receive input.
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For the five recent local improvement districts where improvements have been completed
but not assessed, or where construction has not yet occurred, provide a 10% discount on
assessments. These districts include Dogwood, Orange, Ann/Clinton, Fordyce, and
Westwood.
EXPLANATION: The committee felt that much of the driving force behind these proposed
policy changes came from lessons learned from these recent LID's, and that there should
be some financial recognition back to the districts. It is estimated that this 10% discount
will require funding of approximately $60,000 to $80,000 depend~nt u~i~n final
assessments.
Scenarios:
The Committee asked that the proposals presented here be used on recent LID's to determine
costs and impacts. On the attached sheet are five LID's (four formed, one proposed) where the
city participation formula has been applied.
The Sheridan/Schofield LID (which was not formed) is based on the total street costs,
excluding the improvements completed by the developer for Sheridan. No participation by the
developer is assumed in this scenario.
The LID cost scenarios (Sheridan/Schofield, Orange Avenue, Ann/Clinton Streets, Fordyce
Street, and Westwood Street) were prepared using the city involvement formula of 60% of
sidewalk costs; 75% of storm drain costs; 20% of street surface costs; and 50% of
engineering/administration costs.
The two LID's in lower density neighborhoods (Sheridan/Schofield and Westwood) both
exceeded the $4,000 cap, even after city participation. The other districts were well below the
cap. In the lower density LID areas, the City participation increased up to 47% of the total LID
costs, while in the higher density areas, the city participation ranged from 43% down to 34%.
Each street has unique characteristics, with each component (sidewalks, storm drain, driving
surface, and engineering) comprising different percentages of the total cost. From these
scenarios, it appears that this approach would work, with the City assuming greater financial
responsibility in the lower density areas.
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Respectfully submitted to the Ashland City Council:
A1 Alsing Harry Bartell
Tom Bizeau
Jack Blackburn
Alan DeBoer
Susan Hunt
Kathleen Kahle
Don Laws
Steve Morjig
Carole Wheeldon
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AD HOC LID COMMITTEE
MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1998
Call to Order: Don Laws opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Committee members present were: Steve Morjig,
Alan DeBoer, Harry Bartell, Jack Blackburn, Susan Hunt, Kathleen Kahle, AI Alsing and Tom Bizeau. Carole
Wheeldon and Kelly Madding were absent. Staff present were John McLaughlin and Susan Yates.
There were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 10, 1998 meeting an~t_hey stood approved
as mailed.
Laws said the purpose of this meeting would be to review the draft report, make any appropriate changes and
hopefully agree to a final version. Laws drafted the introduction and McLaughlin wrote the body.
The Bancroft interest rate varies. It has been 6.9% on recent LIDs. The interest charged is 1 1/2% above
the bond rate. Bartell thought the committee had decided the rate would be 1/2% over the Bancroft.
Bartell asked the advantage of paying off one's portion of the LID early if the cost/unit comes in at less.
McLaughlin said one would be buying it at a premium to get it clear. DeBoer said the City is saying they would
keep the extra. Laws said it would stay in the fund for use on another LID. Bartell thought that should be
stated clearly in the draft. Morjig thought if someone paid more than the actual cost of the LID that some
money should be refunded.
DeBoer suggested there be a maximum payment of $4000 or the estimated cost of improvements. Laws
agreed.
Morjig believes with regard to the payoff that it should be paid off on the second sale. Blackburn said the first
sale was the pre-sign that would be paid at the time of sale thereby removing the pre-sign from the property
thus avoiding much of the confusion that occurred in the past. Morjig thought it just adds that much more to
the cost of developing. He would rather pass the cost on since the road may never be paved. McLaughlin
said an agreement can be made that a street be paid for or paved. The idea is to get the payoff before the
property is sold too many times and the agreement gets too far away from the original owner who signed an
agreement.
McLaughlin explained ifa developer builds a subdivision, he would pay the full rate (100% per unit) to provide
access. This would not give the developer a break but would not cost him any more than under the present
system.
Hunt asked how the proposal would work versus the existing policy. McLaughlin said lots are assessed on
a per unit basis but the City is picking up part of the costs. City Attorney, Paul Nolte has said there is a way
to make that work.
Morjig wondered if the developer would be eligible for the $4000 cap. The answer is "no", the developer will
pay 100% of the infrastructure costs within their own development. McLaughlin used the Clinton Street
example. There is potential for several lots to develop. If Kahle had been doing a subdivision along her
unimproved street, she would not be eligible for a 40% city match. The remaining properties that are existing
would get city participation. McLaughlin added the way the ordinance reads, this would apply to development
of four or more lots or on a street greater than 10% grade.
Alsing said there is no more impact with development of four or five lots than individuals buying on four or five
vacant lots on a street.
Bizeau said this could slow development on a street greater than 10% grade.
There were no reservations or suggestions about the introduction.
Allocation of Costs
Blackburn asked about undergrounding of utilities and McLaughlin said in new development utilities go
undergound. That would be considered City costs wherever it is done.
Morjig thought it wiser to have the city contribute 30% instead of 40%. As the draft states, a LID cannot
happen until the City has the money. What if the City does not have the money when t_h_e time comes for an
improvement? Laws said it will be up to the budget committee and Council to come up with funding if they
approve the proposal.
All other committee members agreed to 4~%.
Bizeau wants a clearer understanding of how the costs of a LID are determined (bottom of page 3).
McLaughlin said in one of the earlier handouts it discusses the engineer's estimate. Doing an estimate is not
easily or cheaply done. There are ballpark figures on all the unpaved streets. The City can assess up to 10%
over the bid amount and any costs over the estimate is a loss to the City.
Hunt wondered what would happen if a development was proposed and it is determined there is a need for
access and a LID is formed but the City does not have the money to contribute. Could the City still form a
LID? Laws believes all the rules would apply and McLaughlin said the Council could go ahead and form a LID
if they could figure out funding down the road.
Hunt asked if the new methods of assigning costs would still be valid. McLaughlin said there would likely be
an ordinance amendment about how the assessments will be done. However, it is unlikely the LIDs will be
done all at once which would help spread out the city's cost.
Laws said, box 2 at the top of page 4, take out the comma after "property" and re-state, "which require
immediate street improvement for development approval...". Add to the end of that sentence either"to these
properties" or "for these lots".
Morjig asked he go on record as wanting developers to get the same matching funds everyone else gets from
the City. He objects that the developer is assessed 100%.
AIsing does not think it fair to charge on the same street different lots different amounts.
Determination of Assessment Method
DeBoer suggested on the last box on page 4, second sentence, "potential lien with notification" be inserted
in the middle of the sentence.
Continuing with the next to the last sentence on page 4, DeBoer suggested, "When the lots are created the
LID costs (plus interest) will be due upon sale of the lots and would be due prior to final approval...".
DeBoer and Laws suggested adding a footnote that there will be a cost of living adjustment any time after the
$4000 per unit is mentioned in the draft proposal.
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A.qreements
Hunt felt concern that less time had been spent on this section and desired more discussion.
After a discussion with McLaughlin last week, Blackburn does not have a problem with the pre-signed
agreement because there would be no more financial obligation after payment is made. DeBoer can support
Blackburn. Does the property owner who has "signed in favor" still have a vote?
Hunt believes the remonstrance is a good way to put a LID on hold yet still giving the_ _Council a chance to
consider formation of the LID in six months.
McLaughlin asked the committee to consider the situation of a short street where two properties have already
paid but do not want their street paved. The developer's property starts beyond the two abutting properties
and is responsible for paving from there. The provisions have been made that the two lots defer
improvements and they don't want the improvements. Does that not go against the overall policy of trying to
get the street paved? Hunt responded that this would be a special case, but once the Council let the six
months pass, they could form the LID. DeBoer added that it takes two-thirds vote of the LID participants to
remonstrate.
Alsing asked why remonstrate if they have already signed in favor. Bartell emphasized to Alsing, because
it is the signing in favor that is forced.
Laws asked for a show of hands of those favoring keeping the agreement with the financial responsibility
ending upon payment and with the property owner's vote allowing for remonstrance. Hunt and Kahle
approved.
Those not in favor brought up the following points: Blackburn said if the property owner has paid, he should
not have the choice to vote. Hunt said just because he has paid does not assure the owner the type and
design of the improvements that will take place. DeBoer said the property owner who has paid can still come
to the Council to voice their opinion. Blackburn and DeBoer then agreed with Hunt and Kahle.
Bizeau does not agree with the ability to remonstrate because an owner has an "in favor" vote and just by
paying off the pre-sign does not eliminate the "in favor''. And, if the Council has to have two-thirds
remonstrating, that would put pressure on the Council not to form the LID which would go against the city's
policy. Kahle thought in that situation, it is an important "pause" for the neighborhood. Bizeau agreed.
Morjig argued there are rules and reasons for the rules. There are some safety issues involved.
All those but Morjig and Alsing favored.
Hunt reminded the Commission that Wheeldon also favored remonstrance.
Laws said the committee does not have unanimity on this issue.
Delete the last item on page 5.
Implementation:
(Box 2) DeBoer would like wording that would urge or encourage the city to increase funding. Laws suggested
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scratching box 2 and let the Council work on it.
Delete box 3. Leave box 4 as is.
Under box 5, add "the amount to be determined be specific for the street or an estimate plus ten percent,
whichever if less".
Recommendation:
Hunt would like a process established for neighborhood involvement that would begin with planning and
continue through street design. Kahle would like some formal notification from the city when a LID will be
formed. Motjig suggested inviting the neighborhood to the pre-construction conference.
McLaughlin explained that every street is different and he believes what the committee is looking for is a
'formal' process to be in place outlining the neighborhood process for involvement with the LID and street
design.
Interest Rates
The committee is proposing the interest rate at %%. Jill Turner, Finance Director has said in the past that the
city's bonding rating might be affected if the city is not making enough money.
Morjig did not believe the committee had enough information to determine the interest rates at this meeting.
DeBoer would like to see the rate plus %%.
Bartell wants to know what will happen to the surplus. Will it go into the general fund? He would rather have
1/2% but could support a higher rate if the overage goes into a LID fund.
Laws recommended DeBoer bring the interest rates up before the Council as a separate issue.
Kahle wondered if the those currently paying for LIDs would receive any break. DeBoer said the city is
recalculating the sidewalk fee so they can give credits.
Blackburn reminded the committee of his suggestion at the last meeting: The existing six LIDs will receive
a 15% reduction credit plus a 25% matching fund credit for the cost of sidewalks.
DeBoer would be willing to recommend 10% but not 15%. Blackburn could live with that as well. It will
probably cost the city $80,000-$90,000.
Alsing felt this would have to be more a political decision.
Morjig and Laws asked if Finance would show some realistic scenarios of the above recommendation to see
how this would work.
Blackburn wondered if the committee would get all the changes and new language discussed tonight in a
finished form. McLaughlin said they would.
Blackburn would like consensus on all points and would like everyone on the committee to support the
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proposal in front of the whole community. Alsing believed it can be said "this is the recommendation from the
committee".
Wording could be added at the end that not every issue was unanimously agreed upon but there could be a
place for everyone's signature.
DeBoer asked McLaughlin to finish the document, implementing the changes, mail it to the committee, and
if necessary bring it back to the committee. McLaughlin said he would like to schedule review of the proposal
before the Council at the Council's July 22nd afternoon study session (usually.held:a_t 12:30 p.m.). The
committee would be invited to that meeting. It will be an informal opportunity for the Council to review the
document before it goes to a public hearing.
Laws received unanimous agreement recommending that the unbilled districts be given a 10% reduction after
the sidewalk credit.
Adiournment - The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
AD HOC LID COMMITTEE
MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1998