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The existing water main east of the project is asbestos cement pipe (ACP). When the water main east of the project was constructed, it was common to use ACP. One of the undesirable characteristics of ACP is that it is brittle and consequently more difficult to work with than PVC or ductile iron pipe. Another hindrance is that asbestos is the primary ingredient used to manufacture ACP. As such, whenever ACP is encountered it is the policy of the Utilities Department to replace the affected section with either PVC or ductile iron pipe, and appropriately dispose of the asbestos material. The purpose of this developer's agreement is to replace a portion of the ACP and complete the water main loop across the property. Looping the ends of the water main will improve fire flow and water quality. I' Attached is a proposed developer's agreement with CHASE MEADOWS, LLC. for reimbursement of a portion of the new water main and reimbursement of the replaced ACP. The Developer's Agreement is stipulated to reimburse the Developer for the County's share based on itemized invoices of installed materials on a percentage complete basis -less 10% retainage, monthlv with final payment and release of retainage at the time said facilities are dedicated to the County (SC — 1.A of attached agreement). Developer will be required to post a 225% payment and performance bond prior to issuance of Utility Construction Permit (SC — 14 of attached agreement). ANALYSIS Construction costs related with the developer's agreement has been separated into two exhibits. Exhibit "C" summarizes the portion of work requested by the County. The total amount of $129,250.00 will be refunded by the County on monthly draws based on the percent complete. The amount in Exhibit "D" will be funded by the developer with a potential reimbursement of $9,495.00 to be refunded as property owners across the street connect to the water system. As homes are built in the project, homeowners will pay a total of $196,608.00 in water and sewer capacity charges. Construction of the water main will allow the County to coordinate expansion of the water distribution system with development of the site, as well as improve water quality and fire flow in the general area. The County's total share of $129,250.00 will be funded from two accounts. The portion of ACP replaced with PVC ($99,054.00) will be funded from the Renewal and Replacement fund, Account Number 471-000-169-446.00 The portion of water main constructed to complete the system loop ($30,196.00) will be funded from the Capacity Charge fund, Account Number 472-000-169-447.00. RECOMN ENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached developer's agreement as presented, and authorize the Chairman to execute the same. MARCH 13, 2001 -47- 01% 1 1 1 1 G