Water, sewer and electrical installations necessary to provide adequate and appropriate service to subdivisions developed under the terms of this title (or to subdivisions or additions or any part thereof, platted and approved pursuant to these City subdivision regulations, or any other former ordinance, but as to which water, sewer, and electrical installations have not been made at the effective date hereof) may, at the option of the City, be constructed by the City, and shall be under its direction and supervision, but if the City does the construction, the subdivider shall deposit with the City Secretary, prior to the beginning of any such utility construction, cash to defray the cost of such construction and management of the project, as follows:
A. Deposit: Payment for installation of water and sewer facilities to be installed by the City shall be based on the actual cost of construction, including materials and labor. The City Engineer shall make the estimate of the cost of construction. Before any construction begins, a utility extension agreement shall be executed between the City and the subdivider with the cost figure to be based on said estimate. Upon execution of said agreement, an amount equal to the estimated cost of construction shall be paid in cash to the City by the subdivider and shall be paid into such special or General Fund as the Governing Body may, from time to time, determine. Such payments shall not be considered as a trust fund, but rather a contribution to the construction of the City's public utility. If the actual cost of construction is greater than the deposited amount, then the difference shall be paid to the City by the subdivider. If the deposited amount is greater than the actual cost of construction, then the difference will be refunded by the City to the subdivider.
B. City Property: Upon completion of the system and acceptance by the City, the installation becomes the property of the City to operate and maintain.
C. Off-Site Lines:
1. Off-Site Water Lines: The City may, provided funds are available, participate in the extension of off-site water lines and may pay for the pipe in excess of the size required of the developer.
2. Off-Site Sewer Lines: The City may, provided funds are available, participate in the extension of off-site sewer lines and may pay for the pipe in excess of the size required of the developer.
D. Responsibility For Payment For Installation Cost:
1. Streets: The City may participate, providing funds are available, for street paving in excess of forty foot (40') width, except where such extra widths are in commercial developments or where they are not required by the City.
2. Drainage: The City may participate, providing funds are available, in the extra cost of large drainage structures on principal streets shown on the circulation plan.
3. Water And Sewer Taps: In addition to the water and sewer main extensions, a tap charge will be required for both water and sewer in the amount set by the Governing Body by ordinance. These amounts are to be paid by the developer at the time the application is made for the tap. In addition to these amounts the meter deposit(s) shall be required.
4. Street Lights: Street lights shall be installed and paid for by the developer at the locations required by the City, including along boundary streets.
5. Street Signs: Street signs and markers, in accordance with standards adopted by the City, are required at each intersection within the subdivision and at street entrances into the subdivision. The developer will provide and install all street signs at his own expense. All signs shall be in place by the time the subdivision is open for use.
6. Temporary Water Service: The City may furnish temporary water service to houses under construction. Temporary water service may be provided upon application at any desired location. The developer shall be required, upon application for such temporary service, to make a meter deposit before such service is provided and, upon requesting a disconnect of the temporary service, he shall be refunded the deposit less the amount of water used. (Ord. 16-07-17, 7-18-2017)