(A) The subdivider, using the services of an Arizona registered professional engineer and plans as approved by the Town Engineer, shall be responsible for the quality of all materials, workmanship and compliance with the approved plans, specifications, details, and standards. The Town Engineer shall be notified 48 hours prior to any construction on the project site and shall be notified of completion of all underground utilities prior to any street preparation work. Upon review of the site, receipt of passing test results and certification of satisfactory completion by the engineer of record, the Town Engineer may authorize the subdivider to proceed with the installation of street improvements.
(B) The Town Engineer will perform periodic inspections throughout the course of construction, including the subgrade base prior to the placement of overlaying materials. These inspections or interim approvals do not signify that the town has accepted any of the improvements for maintenance. The subdivider's engineer shall submit monthly progress reports to the Town Engineer throughout the progress of the construction and shall include the results of all tests taken during the month.
(C) At the completion of the work, or not less than 30 days prior to the release date of the bond or other assurance, the engineer of record shall make an inspection of the improvements and shall submit a set of “as-built” construction plans if complete or a report on the status of improvements, along with a punch list of uncompleted items, if the improvements are only partially complete, to the Town Engineer. The Town Engineer will perform a final inspection after the installation of survey monumentation and will review the as-built plans and/or report and notify the subdivider of any noncompliance with the approved construction plans or with these regulations. As-built construction plans shall include 1 set of mylars, a digital copy, in a format determined by the Planning and Zoning Director and 2 sets of copies, along with a final engineer’s report and warranty statement to the Town Engineer. If the Town Engineer determines that compliance has been made, he or she will then submit a report to the Town Council, setting forth the conditions of the facilities with a recommendation for acceptance of the constructed improvements.
(D) The warranty period begins on the day that the Town Council accepts the public improvements. A warranty period of 2 years for all utilities and 1 year for roadway pavement and structures shall apply to all subdivision improvements; however the warranty period may extend beyond that time period as determined by the Town Engineer based on the test results, the engineer’s report, the inspection records, and his or her professional opinion. During the warranty period the subdivider is responsible for repair work to any of the public improvements as may be required by the Town Engineer. The Town Engineer will periodically inspect the public improvements and will notify the subdivider of the necessary repair work. The subdivider is responsible for having the repair work completed prior to the end of the warranty period. Upon completion of the warranty period and acceptable repair of any necessary warranty items, the remainder of the financial assurances retained by the town will be released.
(E) The certification below shall be sealed by the engineer of record, duly registered in the State of Arizona, on the as-built plans. Plans must be approved by the Town Engineer and presented to the Town Council prior to the surety release. If all conditions are found to be satisfactory and the improvements comply with town standards, the Town Council shall release the surety. If the condition of materials and/or workmanship does not comply with town standards or the approved construction plans, the Town Engineer will present this information to the Town Council who may declare the subdivider in default. The certification statement shall read as follows:
In my professional opinion, the construction of [the specific site improvements required for approval] has been completed in substantial conformance with the construction plans and specifications including authorized changes and addendums. My professional opinion is based, in part, upon observation of the construction work and the completion of certain tests and measurements and/or the review of the results of such tests and measurements completed by others.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014; Am. Ord. 2021-06, passed - -)