FORMATION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO FOREST GROVE CITY CODE 151.080 TO 151.098 10TH AVENUE SEWER SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL HEARING FOREST GROVE CITY COUNCIL FORMATION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO FOREST GROVE CITY CODE 151.080 TO 151.098 10TH AVENUE SEWER SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Forest Grove City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. or thereafter, in the Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street, Forest Grove, at which time persons impacted by the creation of a Special Improvement District shall be given the opportunity to comment thereon. The City Council will be considering the approval of a Resolution regarding the formation of a proposed Special Improvement District. The Council has the sole discretion after the hearing to decide whether or not to form the proposed District. The proposed resolution, if enacted by the City Council, would take effect immediately. Issue: A petition, signed by all property owners of record, has been filed with the City of Forest Grove requesting formation of a Special Improvement District to extend a sewer main from Elm Street, along 10th Avenue, to its easterly terminus. Nature of Improvement: Work will include construction of approximately 600 feet of sewer main, four individual service laterals and appurtenances such as manholes and cleanouts. Description of the property within the District: The properties to be assessed are described in the petition and further detailed in the Engineer’s Report. Costs: The estimated cost is $200,000. Assessments, however, will be based on actual costs incurred. Assessment Methodology: The recommended assessment methodology, as requested by the petition, is equal assessments. The total cost incurred will be divided among property owners equally. Notice of Hearing Regarding Improvement District Resolution: 1. The City Engineer has completed the report required in City Code Sections 151.080 to 151.098. The City Council shall hold a hearing (no earlier than 20 days after first published notice), in which persons impacted by the creation of the District shall be given the opportunity to comment. In addition, notice shall be given to the petitioners and all owners of property within the proposed District, with notification by certified mail, return receipt requested or by personal service. Notice shall be deemed complete as of the date notice is mailed or served; failure to receive actual notice of the hearing shall not invalidate or otherwise affect any action of the City relative to the creation of the District and/or the costs associated therewith. 2. Written remonstrances may be presented to the City Recorder until 5 p.m., September 11, 2020. Should the City Recorder receive written remonstrances representing more than two-thirds of the land to be specially assessed for the improvement, then the improvement will be suspended for at least 12 months. COVID-19 NOTICE: The City Council will be meeting remotely by video conferencing. The public may attend and observe in the Community Auditorium as space allows (social distancing, face coverings required). However, the Council encourages written remonstrances, comments or testimony to be submitted prior to the hearing by email to: aruggles@forestgrove-or.gov, or sent to City Recorder’s Office, PO Box 326, 1924 Council Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116. Additionally, a copy of the City Engineer’s Report is available for inspection at the Engineering Department, 1928 Council Street, Forest Grove, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 503.992.3228, or by visiting the City’s website: www.forestgrove-or.gov. For further information about this hearing, please call the City Recorder’s Office at 503.992.3235. Anna D. Ruggles, CMC, City Recorder City of Forest Grove Publish August 19, 2020 NT174455

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