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Memorandum 18-049 Ordinance 18-18
Memorandum ID:
18-049
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Memorandum 18-049
TO: Mayor Pro Tem Aderhold and Homer City Council
FROM: Councilmember Lord
DATE: April 18, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance 18-18
During our last meeting, I brought forward Ordinance 18-18 which the Council unanimously approved for introduction. Several questions were raised, and in looking further at Titles 14 and 17 in City Code I would ask that Council consider voting NO on the Ordinance following public testimony at our April 23 meeting. I believe that with more effort, we can bring forward a more comprehensive and clear effort for positive change to City Code.
Through this effort, my concerns are focused on water, sewer, and road services provided by and maintained by the City. There are concerns from the community that push in both directions – that our code discourages infill and development, and also that certain changes may benefit large lot owners at the expense of smaller lot owners. There are also ways in which actions by the City may inadvertently put financial pressures on large lot owners to subdivide when they might not otherwise be inclined through large assessments.
My priorities are to ensure City Code that is fair and equitable, and that does not unduly influence the course of development through regulation in any direction. I believe strongly in responsible infill and development in the City – this provides us with a population density that can support the quality of life we enjoy in this small community. I don’t, however, want to force the hands of any lot owner to have to subdivide as a result of excessively large assessments.
With this in mind, I would like Council’s support to have the City Manager and the City Attorney work on reviewing Titles 14 and 17, and the associated policy manuals for HAWSP and HART, and the fee schedule. The ultimate goals in this effort would be to provide clarity and equity throughout these Titles where the City is addressing:
Special assessment districts
Deferred assessments
Mandatory fees
Spaghetti lines
Recommendation: Vote “No” on the motion to adopt Ordinance 18-18 and express non-objection to Councilmember Lord working with the City Attorney to on amendments to Titles 14 & 17.
