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RESOLUTION NO. ~
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (LIDs)
AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN LIDs; THE POTENTIAL
UNIT METHOD TO DETERMINE ASSESSMENTS; REQUIRED PROCESS
TO INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOODS IN LID PLANNING: AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION 1999-09.
RECITALS:
A. At the City Council's January 6, 2009 meeting, the Council amended Chapter 13.20: Local
Improvement and Special Assessment;
B. The City Council held a study session December 1, 2008 regarding Local Improvement
District (LID) subsidies outlined in Resolution No. 1999-09.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. City Participation in LIDs.
A. The city shall contribute the following amounts to reduce assessments in any Local
Improvement District (LID) formed after the date of this resolution to improve local streets
serving a residential neighborhood:
Imorovement Cate2:ories Subsidv* **
Arterial 50%
Sidewalk Collector 50%
Safe Route To School 60%
General 10%
Regional Facility 60%
Stream Restoration 60%
Storm Drain 18" Diameter or Equivalent 60%
Stormwater Conveyance System
General 40%
Arterial 20%
Street Surface Collector 10%
Residential 0%
* Note that the amount ofthe proposed City subsidies includes all
potential City revenues (SDC, grants, etc.)
** Note that Administrative costs, including Engineering, will be added
to the total project costs and included in the subsidy calculations
based on the category the project falls under.
B. If the street improvements are required as a condition of approval for a subdivision or
partition approval then, for LIDs formed after the date of this resolution, no contribution will be
made by the City under this section unless the Council so directs by further resolution.
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SECTION 2. Potential Unit Method to Be Utilized. In determining the method to be utilized
for charging assessments against benefitted properties in LIDs formed after the date of this
resolution to improve local streets serving a residential neighborhood, the potential unit method
rather than the frontage-foot method shall be the preferred method. The potential unit method is
that method which determines the maximum number of potential units on properties within a
proposed local improvement district by taking into consideration the zoning, densities,
topography, transportation, utilities and such other factors as necessary to evaluate the
development potential of the properties. The Planning Department shall be responsible for
initially determining the potential units for each property within a proposed LID.
SECTION 3. Assessment on Residential Properties. Prior to the adoption of the assessment
resolution levying final assessments as provided in AMC S 13.20.060.E, any owner may pay the
estimated assessment on the lot and potential units, plus ten percent. Upon such payment, the
assessment shall be deemed satisfied and the final assessment resolution shall reflect that the
assessment has been paid.
SECTION 4. Neighborhood Planning Process. Prior to the formation of an LID, City staff
shall notify the residents of the affected neighborhood of the possibility of the LID formation.
Residents shall be given the opportunity to comment and make suggestions on initial street
design and potential units. Minimum street standards shall be maintained; however, unless the
Council, by resolution, specifically authorizes specific changes for a particular project.
SECTION 5. Repeal of Resolution 1999-09. Resolution 1999-09 as approved by the City
Council on February 2, 1999 is repealed upon passage of this resolution.
Not withstanding the cities subsidy contributions to an LID project as outlined in Section 1
herein, the City Council may increase or decrease the amount of subsidy for any LID project by a
simple majority vote of the council.
esolution was PASSED and ADOPTED thi~ day of iJ~ ' 2009.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this f day of 'JiWIVIy
, 2009.
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