A. Connection To Village Water System: For all connections to the village water system, and except as limited or modified by special rules or regulations applicable to various properties, the applicable standard connection and permit fees hereinafter provided for are to provide a reasonable contribution toward that proportionate part of the overall cost of installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing and expanding the village water system (not including the cost of area line installations to be recouped under an assessment fee) heretofore paid by the patrons of the system prior to such connection. The special rules or regulations applicable to various properties limiting or modifying connection and permit fees include, but are not limited to, those pertaining to special assessment areas (i.e., SAA1), special service areas, other special connection fees, recapture fees, required extensions or special agreement.
B. Connection And Inspection Fees; Deposit: Subject to such applicable exception and/or qualifications as may be provided in this title, there are established the connection and inspection fees as provided in the fee schedule of the village, as amended, for the inspection, permit and service connections of the respective pipe sizes enumerated in such section, and each application for a permit to connect a service pipe with any village water supply pipe must be accompanied by a deposit of the amount as provided in the fee schedule of the village, as amended, to cover such charges.
C. Exemption From Standard Connection Charges (No Exemptions From Meter/Permit Fees):
1. Where unsubdivided property becomes lawfully platted and subdivided in accordance with the planning, zoning and subdivision regulations of the village, and where pursuant to a lawful permit and agreement therefor, the developer of such subdivision installs water mains and tenders dedication of the water mains to the village and the village accepts the dedication thereof, then the lots resulting from the platted subdivision shall be exempt from the standard connection charges of subsection B of this section, but not from the meter/permit fee.
2. Where the owner of real property, pursuant to proper permit therefor, extends the water main to his far property line at his sole expense, the standard connection fee for the service connection for the real property shall be waived (but not the meter/permit fee) if and only if all of the following conditions are met:
a. The service connection to the main line is for one residential population equivalent;
b. The plans and specifications for the main extension have been approved by the village;
c. The main extension has received all necessary and applicable federal, state and local permits and the work is performed according to the conditions of such permits, if there be any conditions;
d. The main line extension traverses the entire frontage of the property being served;
e. The main line extension is installed within the public right of way or public utility easement provided or dedicated and accepted for such purposes;
f. The ownership of the water main and its required facilities is properly conveyed to and accepted by the village; and
g. The property owner has executed the professional fee agreement to pay for any required outside services and all monies owed to the village for such professional fees have been paid in full.
3. Where the property is subject to a special connection fee or recapture fee and said fee is greater than the applicable standard connection fee and paid in full, the standard connection fee for the service connection for the real property shall be waived (but not the inspection fee).
4. In certain extenuating circumstances where by special agreement with the village, the property owner has agreed to a payment in lieu of construction for a main extension equivalent to that described in subsection C2 of this section and said payment amount is greater than the applicable standard connection fee and has been paid in full, the standard connection fee for the service connection for the real property shall be waived (but not the inspection fee).
D. Water System Improvement Fee: In addition to the fees and charges otherwise provided in this section, a charge shall be made for water system improvements as provided in the fee schedule of the village, as amended. The water system improvement fee shall be due and payable for all new connections (except for property assessed in special assessment area no. 1) to the village water system.
E. Labor And Materials: The applicant and property owner shall furnish all labor and materials needed for the lawful installation of the service pipe and service facilities and for all excavation work required in connection therewith. All digging, covering and installation work shall be under the observation of and pursuant to the superintendent of water or his designee, and in accordance with all applicable and needful rules and regulations of the village.
F. Unlawful Use Of Village Water Supplies Or Facilities: It is unlawful to make use of the village water supply or village water facilities in connection with any land use, structure occupancy, manufacturing or industrial operation or commercial enterprise without:
1. Making proper application therefor;
2. Paying to the village all applicable charges and fees; and
3. Being issued the appropriate permit therefor. (Ord. 2015-O-4)