Summary
The city is considering a public improvement for sanitary sewer laterals on the 900 block of East Avenue S, with costs assessed to the benefited properties. Property owners on that block could face a special assessment bill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Benefited property owners on the 900 block of East Avenue S would pay special assessments.
Property owners on the 900 block of East Avenue S receiving new sewer laterals.
Those same property owners, who bear the assessment cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance & Personnel Committee - Aug 10, 2026
Two resolutions assessed property owners only for their pipe share when century-old shared laterals had to be split — the utility covers street and curb work. One affected homeowner described two failed home sales over the unknown cost and asked the city to alert owners earlier.
Board of Public Works - Jul 27, 2026
The city is considering a public improvement for sanitary sewer laterals on the 900 block of East Avenue S, with costs assessed to the benefited properties. Property owners on that block could face a special assessment bill.
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