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Practice Tp Usually it is unwise to provide individual cost information at this point of development of an LID. This is especially true where a detailed engineering design, environmental reviews, and a financial report have not been completed; when the formula or type of method (frontfoot, square foot, special benefit, etc.) for cost distribution has not been determined; when a more complex cost distribution formula or method will be used (such as zane- termini); or when a combination of methods will be used. It is not necessaryto include an individual hreakdown of costs on the petition, because the petition is principally used to measure the desire for the improvement in the proposed LID area. The LID administrator and relevant experts should meet with small groups of property owners to explain the LlD process and the proposed project. if the owners of a substantial majority of the area of affected properties sign the informal petition, and if the petition represents a substantial majority of the probable total assessments, an LID formation attempt will likely succeed. If not, it is a good idea to solicit more signatures before proceeding or ascertain support through more informal meetings. Tracking costs (of both in-house staff and outside consultants) should begin as soon as the project seems to be feasible, because costs incurred before formation of the LID may be reimbursed bythe LID. There are occasions when an agency, usually a small city, will require that LID proponents pay for all or part of the LID formation costs. The proponents in this type of up front funding are usually a few large property owners who are more interested in development than solving problems. Practice Tip Because the proponents have paid money to form the LID, they will assume that they have unbridled access to staff, the LID administrator and the design team. In addition they will expect their special interests to be met. In this case, it is suggested that a detailed agreement be made between the proponents and the Agency as to how the proponents' participation and suggestions are to be considered, and then be prepared for plenty of interference. Formation Process Applicable Statrfts As explained In Chapter 1 the LI O process for cities and towns is extensive and detailed, The LID process for other municipalities, such as water -sewer districts and port districts, is based on the process for cities and towns, with some procedural variations. This chapter describes the LID process for cities and towns. The LID administrator must review carefully the LID statutes for the type municipality involved, and compare it to this chapter. Cast Estimates and Preliminary Assessment Roll In preparation for the LID formation hearing, more detailed cost estimates must be made. This should be done by the project engireerandthe LID administration team, The clerk -treasurer or finance director and an investment banker are usually necessaryto assist in compiling all of the 24 Local and Road Improvement Districts Manual for Washington State Sixth Edition,