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Extensive development in the proposed annexation area could result in the need for an additional cleaning crew and related equipment for the Bureau of Sanitation. If sewers are properly designed and constructed, the repair of breaks should not be a problem for well over 20 years. Normal operation of the Bureau of Sanitation is included in the user fee -supported budget of the Bureau of Wastewater. As a master plan for the sanitary collection system is developed, it should be reviewed and evaluated for its impact upon the Bureau of Sanitation. During interim stages of development, reliance may best be placed upon private contractors for support. It should be recognized, however, that extensive development of an expanded sanitary sewer system within the proposed annexation area will require additional staff and equipment within this bureau. The effects of annexation upon the Bureau of Solid Waste will be unique and, to a certain extent, cannot be fully identified at this time. Unlike other municipal services, the Bureau of Solid Waste competes with private business for this service. As the City begins to annex new territory, the residences and businesses in this territory will already be served by private haulers. The City will need to determine if it should offer solid waste hauling services to the annexed areas or if this service should remain with private haulers. If this service is not offered by the City, it could pose problems to some of the annexed individuals who will not be given the equal opportunity to use this City service as offered to other City residents and business. On the other hand, if this service is offered to annexed territory, it could pose operational problems because of few customers dispersed over a larger service area. These and other related issues will need to be resolved. Compounding the situation regarding the extension of the Bureau of Solid Waste services to annexed territory are the numerous and potentially complicated issues that need to be resolved concerning implementation of the county -wide solid waste management plan. These issues not only will effect annexed territory, but may also have significant effects upon this bureau for its present city-wide service. Sanitary sewer system expansion is the responsibility of the City Engineer' office. It is included here because of the relationship to the Bureau of Wastewater and the Bureau of Sanitation. Past annexation policy for involuntary annexations provided for the extension of sewers on a mile square grid. Costs were assessed on a unit area basis and collected as the area developed and sewer connections made. The up front funding had to be provided by the City. 33