(a) Existing developed properties wishing to connect to drainage facilities shall be permitted to submit a hardship appeal upon payment of an application fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the Township Board. The appeal shall be reviewed and a recommendation made by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. Criteria for determining whether to grant a hardship appeal shall include:
(1) Drainage debt service charges for the subject property;
(2) The income of the property owner and his or her ability to pay; and
(3) The value of the currently developed property and its income potential in proportion to the cost of debt service drainage facilities and the resultant increase in property value or productivity upon connection.
(b) Relief upon appeal shall be the allowance of annual installment payments for a period up to ten years, provided that interest is paid at the rate of eight percent per year.
(Ord. 297. Passed 10-18-93.)