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County OKs two developer cost‑share agreements for sewer capacity upgrades
Summary
The PWI committee approved two agreements in which developers will pay for most sewer upgrades required for new developments; the county will reimburse a portion after construction.
DeKalb County commissioners approved two cost‑sharing agreements under which developers will construct and largely fund sewer upgrades needed to provide permit capacity for new housing projects.
Director Wells described the arrangements as cost‑sharing agreements in which developers fund the majority of upsized infrastructure and the county contributes a smaller share and later reimburses the developer per the terms of the agreements.
Details of the two agreements - Place Services Incorporated (agenda item ending in 11 14): Developer contribution listed as $226,500 toward improvements with a county contribution not to exceed $71,000; the developer’s contribution will be reimbursed to the county under the program’s terms. - True Earth Developments LLC (agenda item ending in 11 15): Developer contribution listed as $172,000 toward improvements with a county contribution not to exceed $53,500.
Program explanation: A county representative from the law/finance team described the program as a cost‑sharing mechanism that lets developers deliver capacity where needed and move projects forward without waiting on the county’s priority list. The program typically allocates roughly three quarters of the upsizing cost to the developer and about one quarter to the county, though cases can vary.
Discussion and approvals - Commissioners asked clarifying questions about timing and reimbursement; staff said the county and developer proceed in tandem: permits are issued and, once the agreement is approved, construction and reimbursement terms apply. If a developer later cancels after county construction begins, the developer remains responsible for reimbursement under the agreement. - The committee voted to approve the Place Services agreement and then approved the True Earth Developments agreement by voice vote.
Why it matters: The mechanism speeds capacity availability for new developments while limiting the county’s up‑front capital exposure and allowing repayment to the county under the agreement terms.
