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Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1996.tb06547.x
Subject(s) - reimbursement , payment , business , extension (predicate logic) , tapping , subdivision , finance , actuarial science , law , economics , management , engineering , political science , computer science , health care , civil engineering , programming language
In May 1991, a developer agreed with the City of Lewiston to build at its own expense an extension of an existing water main and new mains in a subdivision. The improvements were to become Lewiston's property on completion and dedication. The project cost $171,000. In May 1993, the cities of Lewiston and Union agreed to allow Union to connect into the new extension. Both cities collected tapping fees from property owners who used the extension. A state law that was enacted in 1990 and became effective June 17, 1991, provided for reimbursement to a party that builds an extension. The reimbursement in the form of tapping fees and other payments would enable the builder to recoup some of its expenses when others benefit from the construction. The developer brought this action against the cities, seeking payment of the tapping fees collected by the authorities. The trial court ruled against the developer.