Council approves developer utility agreements, approves developer credit and connection fees

Sep 14, 2026

Council approved a developer-funded relocation credit for Southern Pines ($107,996.03) and a utility service agreement for Berry Dental (connection fees totaling $36,160); both items require the developers to install required improvements and pay connection fees.

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Two utility items on the regular agenda cleared unanimously. Public works staff described an amendment to the utility service agreement with Southern Pines that requires a developer to relocate a city‑owned 12‑inch wastewater force main that conflicted with a proposed stormwater berm. The developer will pay upfront for the relocation and, once the work is accepted by the city, receive a dollar‑for‑dollar credit toward future wastewater connection fees; staff cited a credit amount of $107,996.03.

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