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Boise proposes limited sewer extensions in Southwest if owners fund work and consent to annexation
Summary
City engineer Jim Pardi presented a proposed exception to the sewer extension policy allowing connections in the Southwest Planning Area only if owners fund design and construction, pay fees, provide a will‑serve letter, consent in writing to annexation, and avoid temporary lift stations. Staff emphasized protecting existing ratepayers and the high cost of treatment capacity.
City engineer Jim Pardi told council staff are proposing a narrow exception to the city's sewer extension policy for the Southwest Planning Area that would allow extensions for new and existing development provided several conditions are met: owners must fund, design and construct the sewer system; pay all applicable fees and assessments; provide written consent to annexation; obtain a will‑serve letter from the city; and adhere to Boise's land‑use assumptions and sewer master plan. Pardi said temporary lift stations would not be permitted under the proposed language.
The rationale and mechanics: Pardi explained that sewer collection (pipes) and…
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