Council says annexation won’t require immediate sewer or water extensions

City Manager Trevor Cahoon told the council on Aug. 11 that annexation itself would not constitute a commitment by Clinton City to construct or extend sewer, water, streets or other capital infrastructure into the proposed annexation area; "existing services and conditions would generally continue until future development, or a separately approved City capital project creates a need for improvements," staff said. Most properties in the area are served by septic systems and Hooper Water, officials reported.

Staff noted that previously awarded sewer grant funding may assist future sewer improvements but the timing and exact use of those funds have not been determined and the annexation agreement does not promise immediate sewer service. The council heard that future development would typically be responsible for installing or extending infrastructure, and that developers could use pioneering or reimbursement arrangements subject to approvals.