(1) “Cost of construction” means the cost incurred for design, acquisition for right-of-way and/or easements, permit and plan review fees, construction (including materials and installation), as required in order to create and install the water and/or sewer facilities in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and standards, including the city’s street and utility standards (Chapter 14.14 SMC). The cost of construction shall be documented in writing on final invoices or other documents showing the amounts paid by the owner. The city will not accept written estimates in determining the cost of construction. In the event of a disagreement between the city and the owner concerning the cost of the water and/or sewer facilities, the city engineer’s determination shall be final.

(2) “Engineer” means the city engineer or his/her designated representative.

(3) “Latecomer agreement” means a written contract between the city and one or more property owners providing for the partial reimbursement of the cost of constructing the water and/or sewer facilities. The latecomer agreement shall be a standard agreement approved as to form by the city attorney.

(4) “Water and/or sewer facilities” means storm, sanitary or combination sewers, pumping stations and disposal plants, water mains, hydrants, reservoirs, or appurtenances. (Ord. 1356 § 9, 2013; Ord. 1182 § 1, 2006).