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Commissioners uphold special assessment to fund Covert's Water's Edge Phase 2 improvements
Summary
After a second public hearing, the board approved the special assessment for Covert's Water's Edge Phase 2; the assessment will be billed over 15 years with an estimated amount of about $6,200 per lot (final cost to be set after project completion).
The Board of County Commissioners held a second public hearing on April 8 and approved a special assessment to fund replacement work for Covert's Water's Edge Phase 2.
County counsel explained that the board was sitting in an equalizing role to hear any objections and confirm the individual assessments; property owners were notified as required and staff said the project is more than halfway complete. The commissioners approved the assessment as presented and scheduled a third hearing after project completion to set final per-lot totals; staff estimated an interim amount of about $6,200 per lot but cautioned the total could decrease when final costs are known.
Why it matters: special assessments create a long-term levy on benefiting properties (here, 15 years). The county's practice is to notify owners and allow an equalizing hearing to address any claims of unequal assessment before finalization.
Action: the board approved the assessment as presented; a final accounting and third hearing will occur once the project is complete to determine the final per-lot cost and any credits or rebates.
Next steps: public works staff and counsel will return with final project accounting and the third hearing notice.
