(a) Applications for extensions of water and sewer systems shall be made in writing to the city manager on a prescribed form. A map showing the proposed extension of the water and sewer systems with the properties to be served shall accompany the application. The application shall specify:
(1) the name of the person(s) by whom the application is made;
(2) the address of the person(s) by whom the application is made;
(3) the size of the water and sewer systems which are proposed for extension;
(4) that all necessary easements, rights-of-way or other approvals necessary have or will be obtained by the applicant(s) at no cost to the City of Claremont; and
(5) such other information as may be required by the city manager.
Such application shall be governed by all regulations and ordinances made by the City of Claremont for the control, protection and maintenance of its water and sewer systems. Such extensions shall be made at the sole expense of the petitioner(s), unless otherwise agreed to by the city council under the terms and conditions of the Code of Ordinances.
(b) Upon receipt of a valid application under this article, the city manager shall submit same to the city council for consideration.
(1) The city council shall consider the adoption of a preliminary assessment resolution setting forth the intentions of the City of Claremont with regard to the project, the date of public hearing if applicable, and the proposed method of assessment and payment if applicable.
(2) Copies of the preliminary assessment resolution shall be delivered by first class mail to the owners of all real property associated with the proposed extension of the water and sewer systems, providing notification of the public hearing to the owners of real property and setting forth the intention of the City of Claremont to undertake the project.
(3) At the public hearing, the city council shall consider all comments relative to the proposed extension of the water and sewer systems. The city council shall adopt a resolution directing the extension of the water and sewer systems and the proposed method of assessment and payment if the extensions are to be undertaken.
(4) Prior to construction of the water and sewer system extensions, the city council may require that all assessments be paid in advance. Such assessment payments shall be held in abeyance as required under the General Statutes.
(c) Upon completion of the water and sewer system extensions, the city council shall adopt a resolution declaring the cost of improvements, ordering the preparation of the preliminary assessment roll and calling for a public hearing thereon.
(1) The cost of the water and sewer system extensions shall include any and all costs allowable under the General Statutes.
(2) Affected property owners shall be notified of the public hearing by first class mail at least ten (10) days prior to its date. Notice shall additionally be published in a newspaper of general circulation ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing.
(3) At the public hearing, the city council shall consider all comments relative to the water and sewer system extensions conducted under this article. The city council shall adopt a resolution conforming the assessment roll and levying the assessment for the water and sewer system extensions.
(4) Notice of the confirmation and levy shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
(d) Applications for water and sewer system extensions submitted for properties located outside of the corporate boundaries shall be accompanied by a petition for voluntary annexation of the property to be served. The city will review the application for water and sewer system extensions and consider the overall benefit of approval to the goals and objectives of the City of Claremont. In the event the application for water and sewer system extensions is denied, the petition for voluntary annexation will be returned.
(Ord. of 1/4/88, No. 112-88)