SUBMIT REQUESTS
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY NOVEMBER 1
October 5, 2012 – It is that time of year again – time to request public
water and sewer service and paving of gravel streets in city of Midland locations
that currently do not have these amenities.
If there is a public improvement project of this nature that you would
like considered, Midland residents may submit a written request, detailing the
project, to the City of Midland’s Engineering Department,
Once received, the Engineering
Department estimates the cost for each requested project and prioritizes the
list according to project feasibility and available funding. The list is then presented to Midland City
Council at a special Council meeting in January. Council then determines which projects
receive highest priority and allocates funding for the chosen projects in the next
fiscal year budget.
The City’s special assessment
process is used to finance these improvements. Adjacent property owners that benefit from the
improvement primarily pay the cost of the project. The City may also participate
in project costs for certain items depending on the type of project.
This year, due to expected budget
constraints, less funding will be available for special assessment
participation by the City. Also, project
requests that require significant City participation will not be considered
unless the developer proposes to finance the project initially by participating
in the advance payment process.
Construction of approved projects
will take place in the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which
begins July 1, 2013.
Requests for sidewalk
improvements will be received by the City Council in February 2013. Routine street or sidewalk maintenance
requests may be submitted to the Engineering Department at any time during the
year.
For questions or further
information, please contact the Engineering Department,
989-837-3348.
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