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Council hears update on George on York project; developer owes required water capacity payment, council weighs options
Summary
Council was briefed that the George on York development remains unresolved because the developer has not paid for an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) required by its public works agreement; staff asked whether council wants to pursue enforcement, amend the agreement, or accept payment arrangements.
The city’s planning and public works staff told council that the George on York development remains open because the developer has not paid for a required equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) specified in the project's public works agreement (PWA). The missing payment prevents staff from closing out the public-works inspections and releasing associated paperwork.
City Manager Jim explained the history: the project proceeded under residential permits and some off-site water work required a PWA. The developer contends its water usage does not reach the EDU threshold that would trigger the additional payment; the city’s water-usage tracking shows some quarters above and some below that threshold. The previous council declined to amend the PWA; the item has lingered for several years.
Staff asked the current council whether it wants to pursue collection or enforcement, negotiate an amendment to the agreement to relieve the developer of that obligation, or direct staff to take legal steps. Staff emphasized that they would seek council approval before escalating to formal legal action.
Outcome: No formal enforcement action was initiated at the June 8 meeting. Staff said they will circulate the previous record and any supporting documentation and return to council if members wish to pursue further action or set a definitive next step.
Representative comments (paraphrased): Jim said the developer owes the EDU payment under the PWA unless council chooses to amend the agreement; staff can review recent water usage and provide updated numbers if council wants to proceed.
What’s next: Council asked staff to provide the historical records and options; possible next steps include staff-led collection efforts, negotiation to amend the PWA, or council direction to pursue legal remedies with prior authorization.
