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Pasco staff preview developer reimbursement agreements for Helena 1 and Helena 2

City of Pasco City Council (Workshop) · January 13, 2026

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Summary

Community Development staff summarized two related subdivision projects where developers installed streets/utilities and may receive latecomer reimbursement if adjacent properties develop within 15–20 years; the packet will present five approval actions next week and neighboring property owners received notice and did not request hearings.

City staff provided a preview of two development reimbursement agreements — Helena 1 and Helena 2 — that will appear on an upcoming meeting agenda.

Community and Economic Development Director Haley Mattson described how reimbursement (latecomer) agreements work: developers build public infrastructure (streets, water, sewer) to city standards, the facilities become city‑owned, and future developers who benefit may be charged a proportionate share to reimburse the initial developer within a specified window (15 years for streets, 20 years for utilities). Mattson said the agreements involve no city funds; payments are tracked by the developer and payment is contingent on future development.

Mattson said next week’s package will list five approval actions (two related to one project and three to the other). She also said neighbors who would benefit were notified as required and no one requested a public hearing.