Agenda Files City Council Packet 07-21-2025

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229446v1 the fee schedule ($3,065.73/lot) to arrive at $1,327,461.09. The fee was then reduced by 81.5% to reach a prorated value after accounting for the land dedication. The outstanding fee will be paid on a per-lot basis, but the cost will be spread out over 351 lots rather than the full 433 as the first phase of 82 lots did not pay any park dedication fees. The park dedication fee will be $699.66/lot for all remaining additions. 21. LANDSCAPING. Unless the lot already has two (2) trees on it, the Developer or lot purchaser shall plant sufficient trees so that there are at least two (2) trees on every lot in the plat, one of which must be planted in the front yard. Trees that are chosen by the Developer or property owner cannot cause a public nuisance, such as cotton producing trees, or trees that may become a public hazard due to insect infestation or weak bark. The minimum deciduous tree size shall be two (2) inches caliper, balled and burlapped. Evergreen trees must be at least eight feet (8’) tall. The trees may not be planted in the right-of-way. The Developer or lot purchaser shall sod the front yard, boulevard, and side yards to the rear of the structure on every lot. Weather permitting, the trees, sod, and seed shall be planted within sixty (60) days after a home has received a certificate of occupancy. Before a certificate of occupancy is issued, a cash escrow of no less than $1,000.00 per lot shall be furnished to the City to guarantee compliance with the landscaping requirements. If the landscaping is not completed in a timely manner, the City may enter the lot, perform the work, and apply the cash escrow toward the cost. Upon satisfactory completion of the landscaping the escrow funds, without interest, less any draw made by the City, shall be returned to the person who deposited the funds with the City. All trees shall be warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time of planting. The Developer or property owner is responsible for contacting the City when all the landscaping has been installed to set up an inspection. Fifty percent (50%) of the security will be released when all the landscaping has been installed and inspected by City staff and the remaining fifty percent (50%) will be released one year after the landscaping inspection and any warranty work has been completed. All trees shall be warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for twelve (12) months after planting. Any replacements shall be warranted for twelve (12) months from the time of planting. The Developer Page 72 of 299