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Meeting Date:	11/09/2020
Resolution 2020-120 - Approval of Policy for Sanitary Sewer Connection for Property Located Outside City Limits
Submitted by:	Chris Milton, Water & Sewer
Department:	Water & Sewer

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Subject

Resolution 2020-120 - Approval of Policy for Sanitary Sewer Connection for Property Located Outside City Limits.

Background

In 2020, the City has received multiple requests for sewer service from property owners outside its City Limits. Because of these recent requests and similar past requests, the Board and staff recognize a need to develop a policy to establish standard procedures and guidelines for permitting connection to the City sanitary sewer system by owners of property outside the City limits. At its September 14, 2020 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2020-88, authorizing extension of sewer service to a property outside the City’s boundaries and granted authority to the City Manager to enter into the appropriate agreement to memorialize the conditions for such extension. The discussion arising from this request and subsequent approval provided staff the direction needed to develop the attached proposed policy for considered by the Board of Commissioners.

The main points of the policy are as described below:

Extension of sewer services outside the city limits should only be considered for those properties located both within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary and the City’s identified sewer drainage basin. Properties located adjacent to the UGB that may be currently served by, or best served by the City, may also be considered for services if nonseptic sewer service cannot be obtained by another sewer utility provider.
Extension is generally intended to service a single tract of land for the purposes of eliminating a failing or inadequate septic system at an existing home and/or to allow for development of a new single family home without the need for a new septic system.
The City reserves the right to place any restrictions or limitations deemed necessary on the approval of a sewer service extension outside the city limits.
Extension of service that would serve multiple tracts or intended for the purposes of subdividing property for further development will generally only be considered in conjunction with a request for annexation. Approval of any such request remains the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners.
All costs associated with the extension of sewer under this policy, including but not limited to engineering, construction, easements, tap fees, septic system abandonment, etc. are the responsibility of the requesting party.
The design of the infrastructure necessary to provide service as requested shall be approved by the Brentwood Water Services Department and should be compatible with the City’s long-term sewer master plan for the area.
Any property owner outside the City limits desiring City sewer service shall make application for sewer availability on the appropriate form to the Water Services Department. The application will be reviewed by the Planning Department and City Manager prior consideration by the Board.
Should the Board approve the request, the owner requesting service shall enter into an agreement with the City establishing the provisions and limitations of any required line extension and service connection. The owners shall be responsible for having the agreement recorded with the Williamson County Register of Deeds within 30 days of its execution.
Approval of service and sewer capacity shall be in accordance with City planning guidelines and subdivision regulations for density and land use; and with consideration of the City’s sewer system master plan recommendations. An approval of sewer connection shall expire one year from the date of approval if construction work has not been initiated prior to the one-year expiration date.
Any property owner receiving approval shall obtain a City of Brentwood plumbing permit for construction of sewer facilities in addition to all County permits.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Water Services Director.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval.

Previous Commission Action

Resolution 2020-88: Authorizing extension of sewer service to 2500 North Berry's Chapel Road.

Fiscal Impact

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Fiscal Impact:

There is no direct fiscal impact to the City with adoption of this policy. The cost of extending sewer outside the city limits will be paid by the requesting property owner, and the cost of ongoing maintenance and repair of any public infrastructure installed as part of such an extension should be recovered through the rate setting process.

Attachments
Resolution 2020-120
Policy for Sewer Connection Outside City Limits
Signed Resolution