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Council defers Majestic Oaks utility‑service agreement amid capacity and scope concerns
Summary
After extended discussion about phasing, unit counts and wastewater capacity, the council deferred action on a revised Majestic Oaks utility service agreement; councilors asked staff and the developer to return with an amended draft covering the full entitlement or a single consolidated agreement.
The City Council deferred consideration of a revised Utility Service Agreement (USA) for the Majestic Oaks development after extended debate about whether the agreement should be limited to the previously discussed 687 equivalent residential units (ERUs) or revised to cover the site’s full zoning entitlement of 900 units.
Dallas Evans of Metro Development told the council the developer is paying for capacity for the first 300 units now and asked the city to commit to providing capacity for the remaining entitlement under a five‑year phasing schedule. City staff said the prior USA referenced 687 ERUs and that a move to 900 units would require multiple document changes and a careful review of the phasing schedule, rates and implementation details.
Council members expressed frustration at repeated late changes to the agreement, and one councilor said the council had already granted capacity under the 687 ERU package. The council ultimately voted to defer the matter to allow staff and the developer to prepare a single, accurate agreement covering the requested scope; the motion to defer passed 4–0 (one councilor recused because of a conflict). During discussion the council asked staff to ensure the city is not put on the hook for capacity it cannot deliver and to include clear phasing, payment and contingency language in any amended agreement.
City Manager Richard Hainley and staff said they would coordinate with the developer, verify phasing and capacity schedules, and bring back a consolidated agreement for council consideration.
No final approval or contract amendment was executed at this meeting; staff and the developer will return with corrected documentation for the council to consider.
