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Bertram council approves water-tap for 3194 County Road 321 with applicant covering extension costs
Summary
Council approved a water-tap application from Edward and Nellie Clark for one tap at 3194 County Road 321, with council and staff noting the applicant must cover line-extension costs, secure easements and accept annexation and water-rights conditions.
Council considered a water-tap application from Edward and Nellie Clark for a single tap at 3194 County Road 321. Staff explained that approving the tap requires the applicants to pay for line extension costs and potentially secure easements, and that annexation and water-rights agreements would be required before service is finalized (SEG 493–506, SEG 554–561).
A councilor moved to approve the tap and the motion was seconded. Councilors discussed the likely costs of running a new line and observed that many applicants opt to drill wells because of the expense of a public line extension; the presiding officer noted that such work "cost us, about over $300,000" in a prior example (SEG 577). The motion to approve the tap carried on a voice vote, with the understanding that the applicants are responsible for the costs and any conditions (annexation, easements) required to connect.
