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Mr. Wilson stated that typically, a developer would be installing the extensions of the sewer and water line to its project. If there are cost overruns, the developer will be required to pay the additional costs based on its own estimate. Those costs will probably be passed through to whoever purchases the houses. Mayor Pico pointed out that ifa developer is putting in infi'astmcture that benefits other properties, some of the costs of the project might be reimbursed by others. He asked staffto amplify. Mr. Wilson said that if the developer is required to install a larger sewer and water line to its development that will also provide capacity for future developments, the City would typically require a reimbursement agreement, which would provide that the developer be paid back a portion of these costs above and beyond what it had to contribute for its own project. Mr. Barlow asked if this applied to the North Sycamore Specific Plan? Mr. Wilson stated it was tree to some extent. He pointed out that there is some question as to the size of the facility that was installed on Sycamore Road, and whether there was a reimbursement agreement. Typically, it is dependent on each utility, as some utilities may only be required for the size of the project, and, therefore, a reimbursement agreement would not be required. Other utilities may be larger because of the need to anticipate future developments. Mr. Grubstick mentioned that staffreviewed the North Sycamore Specific Plan and improvement costs, and noted there were significant increases to those costs from the original estimates. Because these costs were going to be shared by others, the City reviewed extensively what the final costs would be for that infrastructure. All the additional costs that occurred due to poor soil conditions or whatever was encountered that was not expected were included and will be shared by everyone that is required to share in the costs. Mayor Pico believed staffneeded to clarify whether those required to share in the costs were involved in the review of the costs or the overruns, and have they been allowed any input? Mr. CJrubstick mentioned that the other funding developers were offered the opportunity to review the books. He indicated that New Cities did meet with staffonce, and all of the information necessary was provided to them. He did not know if New Cities followed through with a complete review. He noted that New Cities was the only developer who had taken this opportunity. When there are cost overruns where there is cost sharing, Mayor Pico asked if it would be normal policy to provide the information to those involved, and asked if they would have the ability to challenge it? Pleasanton City Council 18 02/03/04 Minutes