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sewage, streets, street trees, street lights, sidewalks, accessways, and stormwater drainage. The applicant proposes all public improvements to be privately engineered and constructed. To ensure compliance with EC 9.6505, an Engineering and Construction agreement is required for the private construction of public improvements, which must be submitted when the construction plans are submitted for review and approval. The configuration and size of the public improvements will be subject to approval by the City Engineer upon review of the design and supporting analysis prepared by the applicant's engineer. If the improvements are not permitted prior to plat approval, a bond for the construction of public improvements will be required prior to final plat approval. These requirements will be further addressed through the subsequent subdivision application process. EC 9.6505(1) Water Supply Finding: As discussed above, referral comments from Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) indicate there is sufficient water to supply the proposed Capital Hill PUD. However, the water system is restricted by the existing infrastructure which does not have adequate capacity to provide the required domestic and fire water flows to the proposed development. The proposed development will require significant upgrades to the EWEB water system, which would include a new pump station and associated piping. As also discussed above, the applicant has committed to contributing to the cost of that infrastructure. Through the "Owner Commitment to Contribute to Cost of Water Infrastructure, signed by both property owners, the have committed "to pay their proportionate share of capital costs required to upgrade EWEB's off-site facilities, as needed to adequately serve the proposed development." The Response Committee objects that the owners' written commitment is insufficient and does not guarantee that they will follow through with the commitment to contribute to the cost of the infrastructure. EWEB, however, has determined the Owner Commitment to Fund Water Infrastructure to be acceptable. Public Works referral comments (page 8-9) note that prior to final subdivision approval the applicant must provide documentation from EWEB ensuring adequate water service. To ensure water is provided as proposed, the approval is also subject to the following condition: Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall provide documentation that EWEB has received a financial guarantee, ensuring water will be provided to each lot in the plat. It is noted that EWEB currently accepts cash payment, bond, or an irrevocable letter of credit as financial guarantees. Based on these findings, and with the condition of approval above, the standard for water supply will be met. EC 9.6505(2) Sewage Finding: EC 9.6505(2) requires all developments to be served by wastewater sewage systems of the City, in compliance with the provisions of EC Chapter 6. Hearings Official Decision (PDT 17-1) 64