In order to encourage and support the integrity of the existing infrastructure facilities within the city rights-of-way, the city will provide assistance to the property owner in the installation or reinstallation of driveway entrance pipes within the city rights-of-way. The property owner shall be responsible for driveway pipes on private property. This work shall commence upon execution of an agreement between the city and the property owner, whereas, the city shall be responsible for the actual construction work necessary to place, install, or reinstall driveway entrance pipes, and the property owner shall be responsible for the purchase of the pipe required.
(A) The city will inspect the drainage ditch and/or existing driveway entrance pipe and inform the property owner of the required pipe size. All driveway entrance pipes shall meet the specifications as set forth by the city. The minimum driveway pipe size shall be 12 inches in diameter.
(B) The property owner shall be responsible for supplying the required pipe as set forth by the city.
(C) The city shall be responsible for driveway entrance pipe installation, reinstallation, and/or maintenance within the right-of-way as follows:
(1) The city will install a new driveway entrance pipe in an open drainage ditch upon request by the adjacent property owner after the new pipe has been delivered and is on site.
(2) The city will remove an existing damaged driveway pipe and install a new driveway pipe at the existing driveway entrance upon request by the adjacent property owner after the new pipe has been delivered and is on site.
(3) If an existing driveway pipe is blocked with natural material (such as leaves), which impedes the flow of the drainage facility, the city shall clear the blockage.
(4) If a driveway pipe is blocked due to the pipe being damaged or collapsed, the city shall attempt to clear the blockage and shall notify the property owner that the pipe will need to be repaired or replaced.
(5) If an existing driveway pipe is too small in diameter to carry sufficient flow of the drainage facility, the city shall notify the property owner that the pipe will need to be removed and a new pipe will need to be installed in the drainage ditch.
(6) If an existing driveway pipe is laid at an improper grade, and the pipe is in good condition, the city shall remove the pipe and reinstall the pipe at the proper grade.
(7) If an existing driveway pipe is laid at an improper grade, and the pipe is damaged, the city shall notify the property owner that a new pipe will need to be installed at proper grade.
(D) The city shall install and/or reinstall the specified driveway pipe to proper grade and cover with granular material. In case where pipe is being replaced, the city shall remove the existing pipe and install the new pipe and cover with granular material. The city shall not install any other type of material, nor will additional granular material be supplied after initial installation of the pipe. The city shall not be responsible for the replacement of any existing driveway improvements.
(Ord. 96-33, passed - -96)