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Procedures Introduction/Flovy Chart As noted in Chapter 1, L1Ds are not the most complicated thing in the world, but they do require attention to detail and processes. The narrative in this Chapter 3 is intended to "flesh out" the Legal Summary in Chapter 2. Your LID administrator will want to make a copy of the Checklist/Outline in Chapter 2 and/or other resources in the online appendices. Some of us (engineers mostly) may find the LID flow chart, based on Chapters 35.43 through 35.56, on the following pages useful. Pre -Formation Activities An LID may originate with an inquiry from a c tizen asKing about improvements in his/her neighborhood. Or an LID may be considered by an agency as a source of funding for a project in the capital improvement program. An LID may be looked to as a method to mitigate impacts of a proposed development and distribute costs equitably to other landowners benefitting from the improvements in the development. Whatever the reason for an LID, the agency's LID administrator (which may vary by project) and public works staff must review the proposed project to de -ermine if it is practical or feasible and whether it lends itself to financing through an LID. To determine preliminarily whether an LID is feasible, the LID administrator and public works staff often should consult with a civil engineer, as well as experts in finance, law, and land value. After a project is found to be feasible, a typical first step by the LID Administrator is to determine the extent of landowner support for the project. One cost effective method of making this determination is for the Administrator to prepare a fact sheet and informal petition (not to be confused with a formal petition for LID formation per the statutes)for circulation by the project proponent(s). This informal petition should describe the nature of the project, the extent of the proposed improvements, the district boundaries, the method of payment, and the length of time of the payments (amortization period). Frequently, it is not economical to provide "up front" cost information, but if possible, a project cost estimate should be included on the petition However, avoid providing estimated costs whenever there is a reasonable possibility that the costs will be too low or whenever the proposed project may not occur far an extended period of time. Failing to provide costs will not be a popular choice; however, the escalation of costs overtime usually will make this the correct choice. Grant funds and city and/or developer contributions to the proposed project should be identified as early as possible, as these contributions will reduce assessments to properties in the LID. Local and Road Improvement 0Istricts Manual for Washington State Sigh Edition 23