A. Approval of a plan or plat for an area by the city council, or annexation of property to the city, shall not constitute an acceptance of the public improvements constructed or installed thereon or therein, irrespective of any act or acts by any officer, agent or employee of the city with respect to such public improvements.
B. Acceptance of public improvements shall be only by action of the city council, after receiving a recommendation from the city engineer certifying that the improvements have been completed substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications and have been approved by him.
C. Upon satisfactory completion of the construction of public improvements, and prior to their acceptance by the city, a deposit shall be made to the city in cash, irrevocable letters of credit (in a form approved by the city attorney), or surety bond equal to twenty five percent (25%) of the cost of the public improvement. This deposit shall be a guarantee of satisfactory performance of the facilities constructed and shall be held by the city for a period of twelve (12) months after acceptance of such facilities by the city. After such twelve (12) months, the deposit shall be refunded if no defects have developed, or if any defects have developed, then the balance of such deposit shall be refunded after reimbursement for amounts expended in correcting defective facilities. (Ord. 74-15)
D. No building service connection shall be made to any sanitary or storm sewer, electrical system, or to any water supply main, before all monies and fees owed to the city for said systems have been paid. (Ord. 90-31, 6-4-1990)