HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-106 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1985/07/15July 15, 1985
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-106
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6565 AND ESTABLISHING
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR STREET LIGHTING PROJECTS
WHEREAS, project designs for the installation of street lighting
improvements may differ with respect to zoning districts and to special
characteristics of certain streets and thoroughfares; and
WHEREAS, distinctions can generally be made with respect to benefits
realized by properties adjoining these improvements in accordance with
zoning designations and street characteristics; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to express its policy
on assessments for street lighting improvements for the guidance of its staff
and its citizens;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that:
1. The cost of street lighting improvements on residential streets as
identified in the Comprehensive Plan shall be undertaken only by petition
of all benefitting property owners and shall be assessed 100% against the
benefitting properties on a unit basis; with a unit being defined as the
equivalent of a zoning lot. If a standard zoning classification does not
exist throughout'the project area, special assessments may be computed on
a unit, area, or lineal basis or any combination thereof. Non -petitioned
projects on residential streets will be financed with general revenues.
2. The cost of street lighting improvements for residential properties on
collector streets with existing street lighting in place will be financed
with general revenues.
3. The cost of street lighting improvements along any collector or thorough-
fare, as identified in the Comprehensive Plan, where street lighting is not
currently in place, shall be assessed 50% of the cost of the standard resi-
dential portion of the design, that is intersectional and mid -block lighting.
If a standard zoning classification does not exist throughout the project
area, special assessments may be computed on a unit, area, or lineal basis
or any combination thereof. General revenues shall be used to finance the
remainder of the project cost.
4. The cost of street lighting improvements in high density residential
areas (six or more units per acre in R-3 Zoning Districts or a zoning district
having a greater intensity than the R-3 Zone), business or industrial areas
with existing street lighting in place shall be taken out cf the General
Fund.
5. The cost of street lighting improvements in high density residential
areas (six or more units per acre in R-3 Zoning districts or a zoning district
having a greater intensity than the R-3 Zone), business, or industrial areas
without street lighting currently in place shall be assessed 100% against
the benefitting properties. Costs shall be assessed on the basis of direct
and indirect benefits.
Direct benefits shall be equal to 30% of the project costs. The direct bene-
fit shall be calculated by dividing 30% of the total project cost by the
number of street lights in the project. The unit cost resulting from this
formula shall be assessed against properties receiving a direct benefit from
an adjoining street light. Direct costs shall be shared equally by adjoining
properties when the street light is located on the property line.
Indirect benefits shall be equal to 70% of the project cost. The indirect
costs shall be assessed against all properties in the project area on a front -
foot basis.
6. The useful life of a street lighting project shall be established as
15 years. Replacement of any portion of the street lighting system shall
not be assessable for a period of 15 years from the date of the last street
lighting installation.
Special assesssments shall be financed consistent with the life of the 41
improvement. Individual special assessments of $100 or less shall be paid
in one year; and individual special assessments between $100 and $200 shall
be paid in two years, unless the person paying the special assessment is
a senior citizen in which case the special assessments may be deferred.
Adopted by the City Council on July 15, 1985.
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Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality:
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ity Manager City Attorney