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Council warns developers that water, sewer and fire-flow needs could raise costs for downtown project
Summary
Council and presenters flagged potential utility upgrades and fire-flow requirements for the proposed parking-and-housing site, saying water and sewer extensions or fire-flow increases might be necessary and will influence design and cost estimates; staff recommended early surveying and engineering work.
City staff and presenters cautioned that utilities and fire-flow requirements could add material cost to a parking-and-housing redevelopment. "There will be need to be some wire and sewer upgrades if we were both," a presenter said, and staff noted potential water-line or sewer extensions and the need to size systems for fire flow and facility demands.
Speakers recommended that surveys, fire department consultations and predevelopment engineering be done early in the feasibility process so that access, egress and utility needs can drive the design rather than be an afterthought. Council members agreed that these studies will factor into any financing and construction timeline.
