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DeKalb approves developer cost‑sharing agreements for sewer upgrades in two districts
Summary
The committee approved two sewer upgrade agreements that allow developers to fund upsized infrastructure; Place Services Inc. will contribute $226,500 (county contribution not to exceed $71,000) and True Worth Developments LLC will contribute $172,000 (county contribution not to exceed $53,500).
The committee approved two agreements (agenda items 2025‑1114 and 2025‑1115) that let developers contribute to the cost of sewer system upgrades needed to support new housing developments. Company contributions cited in agenda materials are $226,500 (Place Services Inc.) and $172,000 (True Worth Developments LLC); staff said the county’s contributions in each case are not expected to exceed $71,000 and $53,500, respectively, under the cost‑sharing formula.
Attorney Welch told commissioners this is a cost‑sharing program intended to accelerate permitting and construction for private developments by placing necessary upsized capacity where it will be needed; the developer pays most of the upgrade cost and later reimburses the county for the developer contribution portion recorded in the agenda item.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about timing and whether the county performs the work before permits issue; staff said work and permits typically move in tandem and that the agreements include reimbursement terms to protect the county if a developer does not proceed.
Next steps: staff will execute the agreements and the developers will reimburse the county as specified in the contracts.
