(A) Connection fee. A fee, which shall not exceed an amount based upon the actual cost of the connection of the property extending from the authority’s main to the property line or curb stop of the property so connected, is hereby authorized. The authority may also base such fee upon an average cost for previously installed connections of similar type and size. In lieu of the payment of the fees, the authority may require the construction and dedication of those facilities by the property owner or owners requesting such connection.
(B) Customer facilities fee. A fee, which shall not exceed an amount based upon the actual costs of facilities serving the connected property from the property line or curb stop to the proposed dwelling or building to be served, is hereby authorized.
(1) The fee shall be chargeable only in the event that the authority and not the property owner or owners installs the customer facilities. In lieu of the payment of the customer facilities fee, the authority may require the construction of those facilities by the property owner or owners requesting customer facilities. The fee may include the cost of a water meter and installation if the authority provides or installs the same.
(2) Where the property connected or to be connected with the sewer system of the authority is not equipped with a water meter, the authority may install such a meter at the property owner’s costs and expense. In addition to the above fees, the authority shall charge an inspection fee to inspect and approve any work performed by the owner or the owner’s agents.
(Ord. 175, passed 10-11-2006)