A. Request for Initiation of Plans and Specifications: After the City has approved the preliminary plat, the subdivider may request the City to initiate the preparation of plans and specifications for street, utility, park, etc., improvements before the subdivision agreement and final plat are approved by the City. In doing so, the subdivider shall make such a request in writing, and attach four (4) copies of the proposed grading plan and final plat, to the City.
B. Conditions of Accelerating Preparation: The City’s consideration in accelerating the preparation of plans and specifications for the public improvements will depend on the workload of other projects that already have City approval. If it is determined that the City can accommodate this work, the City may authorize the Engineer to commence work on the plat; provided, that the subdivider deposits cash with the City to pay costs incurred for consulting engineering and legal services. In the event the consulting services exceed the deposited amount, the City shall have the option of requiring an additional cash deposit or may invoice the subdivider for said services. Payment shall be made by the subdivider within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice from the City. If the subdivider proceeds forward with the development, the deposited amount shall be credited toward the cash deposit required under the terms of the City’s subdivision agreement. If the development of the plat is abandoned, and the City fees for consulting services are less than the deposited amount, the City shall refund with interest the difference between the deposited amount and the actual cost incurred for consulting services and administrative charges. The amount required to be deposited will be determined by the City and will be based on scope and size of the project.