Monticello wants to head off septic tank failures through annexation, at a cost of over $18,000 per household. Read it here. Interestingly, Monticello's property tax will rise significantly by being annexed into Franklin.

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Tuesday, 05/22/07

Monticello subdivision asks for annexation into Franklin

By KEVIN WALTERS
Staff Writer

FRANKLIN — The homeowners in the Monticello neighborhood say they want to be annexed by the city.

Jim Mayes, president of the Monticello Home Owners Association, reports that subdivision’s homeowners voted last week overwhelmingly in support of annexation.

"That was a strong showing, and we know their voice has been heard," Mayes said.

Four sections of the Monticello subdivision, which was first developed in the 1960s, have septic systems which would be replaced with the creation of a special assessment district. A newer fifth section currently receives sewer service from the city.

Homeowners in the special assessment district would pay on average $18,250 over a 20-year period for the project.

That request is now being considered by city officials.

No problems in the septic tanks exist now, but the homeowners want the annexation to head off potential problems, Mayes said.

"Septic tanks have a finite life," Mayes said. "At the end of the day, we’re going to have more issues of service. Right now there are no systemic failures."