(A) (1) Properties located outside the boundaries of the city must be annexed into the city prior to connecting to the city water supply, sanitary sewer system and the storm water drainage system.
(2) Industrial and commercial development that will create employment jobs for Fayette County residents and adjacent areas may receive an annexation waiver extension from the Common Council, until such time as said Council confirms a date for annexation.
(B) The owner or proposed development representative of the subject property must submit an application by the owner or owner’s representative, along with the legal description of the property to be developed, to the Utility Director five working days prior to the next Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board meetings in order to be placed on the agendas for the Board meetings. Regular meetings for the Department of Storm Water Management are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The Utility Service Board meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:00 p.m. Both Boards meet in the Utilities Office Conference Room at 216 Vine Street.
(C) The developer, or proposed development representative should present to the Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board, in regular meeting, the proposed plans as outlined in the legal description of the property to be developed.
(D) The Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board water, sewer and storm water committees, along with the Utility Director, will investigate the area to be served by city utilities. If they find the utilities to be adequate to serve the proposed development, they will recommend that the developer may proceed with final plans and specifications.
(E) Residents or residential developments, commercial businesses and industrial developments desiring city water and sanitary sewer and storm water drainage services:
(1) One residential lot requesting city water and sanitary sewer and storm water services:
(a) The residence should not be more than 100 feet from the nearest water and sanitary sewer lines in order to be considered for a regular 3/4-inch or one-inch water service line, and a four- inch or six-inch sewer line. The cost of the water and sewer extensions will be required as explained in the City Code of Ordinances.
(b) Should the residence be located more than 100 feet from the nearest city water line and/or sanitary sewer line, the owner will be required to extend no less than the size of the existing lines that are available for services. For example, if the existing water line is an eight-inch line, the owners, at their expense, must install eight-inch lines.
(c) If more than one residence in the same location is requesting water and sanitary sewer and storm water service, then the same formula will be followed, with the cost to be shared by those requesting service. An extension for more than one residence requires engineering plans, specifications and approval by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
(2) Existing or proposed commercial businesses located outside the boundaries of the city, requesting city water and sanitary sewer and storm water drainage services:
(a) The business should not be more than 100 feet from the existing water and sanitary sewer lines in order to have services less than the size of existing services extended.
(b) If more than 100 feet, the business would be required to extend the water and sanitary sewer lines at the same existing size or larger. The owner would be responsible for the cost of the extension.
(3) Existing or proposed industrial development located outside the boundaries of the city, requesting city water and sanitary sewer and storm water drainage services:
(a) The Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board, with their retained engineering firm, will evaluate all requests for service in order to determine if adequate water and sanitary sewer and storm water drainage services are available at the requested location prior to the consideration for service.
(b) The city may consider sharing in the cost of extending the water and sewer transmission lines to the property site of the industrial development, provided financing is available as follows:
1. State and federal grants may be available.
2. Cost recovery based on water and wastewater usage and storm water charges over a period of time to be determined by the utilities.
(c) If it is determined that the city utilities has adequate water and sanitary sewer facilities and storm water drainage accessibility at the requested location, the owner must make application for services. The Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board will consider the application at their next earliest Board meetings.
(F) The Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board will submit a letter of preliminary approval to the Area Plan Commission to indicate that the utilities are available for the area to be developed.
(G) The Area Plan Commission will schedule a public meeting, subject to receiving preliminary approval of water and sanitary sewer services, and storm water drainage requirements from the Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board.
(H) The Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board will accept final plans and specifications for the proposed business or industrial development that will include sanitary sewer, water service lines and a surface water drainage plan that includes the Rule 5 Drainage Control Requirements. A legal agreement between the owner of the property to be serviced, and the Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board, acting for the city will also be required. Plans, specification and the agreement shall be submitted to the Utility Director five working days prior to the next earliest Board meetings. After plans, specifications and the agreement are given final approval, a letter of such approval will be submitted to the Area Plan Commission.
(I) Should it be necessary to make changes in the plans and specifications that had been previously submitted to the Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board for approval, the Area Plan Commission will schedule another meeting for the business or industrial facility development after revised plans and specifications are submitted.
(J) After the Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board have given final approval of the plans, specifications and legal agreement between the owner and the Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board, the following will be submitted to the City Council and to the Area Plan Commission for consideration:
(1) A resolution of approval of plans and specifications.
(2) A recorded agreement between the Utility Service Board and the Department of Storm Water Management Board, and the owner of the property to be serviced by city utilities.
(K) The Department of Storm Water Management Board and the Utility Service Board will, give final approval for city water, sanitary sewer and storm water drainage services to serve the development, subject to the following:
(1) Plans and specifications reviewed and/or approved by all state agencies, such as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fire and Building Safety, Indiana State Highway Commission, and the like.
(2) All necessary right-of-way easements on the proposed development property and any other properties where utility right-of-way is needed must be properly executed and recorded with the Fayette County Recorder.
(3) If required by the state, follow and submit the necessary documents in accordance with the Indiana Properly Transfer Law that would address potential environmental liabilities.
NOTE: After approval of the City Council, all items as indicated in Step 11 must be completed before construction and installation of utility services will begin. The Utility Director will submit a letter of Council approval to the Area Plan Commission in order for a building permit to be issued. Should there be questions in regard to this policy, please contact the Utility Director at the Connersville Utilities office, 216 Vine Street, telephone number (765) 825-2158 or email office@connersvilleutilities.com.
(Ord. 4784, passed 7-17-06)