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City Council Regular Meeting - 10/25/04 Minutes - Page 18 project; noting that the proposed affected sanitary sewer lift Midland Hills station had been included in the City's Capital Improvement Subdivision Program for an upgrade, and in fairness to the developer's need to relocate the lift station, staff felt it was appropriate to enter into an agreement with the developer for cost-sharing the relocation of the lift station. Public Works Director Schwartz noted that the developer (United Properties) will be constructing public improvements, including relocating the lift station, sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer relocation and street restoration. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City would work with the developer's engineer during construction to ensure the improvements were installed according to approved plans and City standards and specifications. Councilmember Kough sought clarification of the percentage of costs to be born by the City; with Public Works Director Schwartz advising approximately ten percent (10%) would be born by the City. Councilmember Schroeder sought clarification as to ongoing standardization of lift stations throughout the community, and this lift station's compatibility with other lift stations. Public Works Director Schwartz advised that staff was continuing to work with the developer's engineers; and it was staff's intent to continue standardizing the lift station control panels, while at the same time incorporating new and improved technologies. Councilmember Ihlan sought clarification regarding the City's $25,000 contribution, already set aside, for upgrading the lift station even without the pending move required by the developer. Public Works Director Schwartz advised that Councilmember Ihlan's perception was correct, and was included in the City's depreciation schedule. Further discussion included the purpose of the sanitary sewer lift