§ 52.12 UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION PLAN.
   Normally, the town distribution and service facilities are installed above-ground on poles, towers or other fixtures. The town will install, own and maintain underground facilities under the terms and conditions hereinafter set out.
   (A)   Residential service; uniform charges.
      (1)   The town will install, own and maintain underground distribution facilities for service to single residence, apartments and mobile homes for the uniform charges hereinafter set out.
         (a)   New services: there will not be a charge for underground service for new services.
         (b)   Mobile home parks: for each mobile home space: $50 per space.
      (2)   Total energy service: any single-family residence, multi-unit apartment or mobile home using town-furnished electricity for its total energy requirements, including electric heat, will be excluded from the unit payments as listed in division (A)(1) above, with the following exception: the $0.67 per trench foot will apply in single residence lots exceeding 22,000 square foot of area.
         (a)   New residence up to a maximum of 300 feet where overhead line is located adjacent to lot on which residence is located: $40 per service.
         (b)   New mobile homes up to a maximum of 300 feet where overhead line is located adjacent to lot on which mobile home is located: $40 per service.
      (3)   Note: In either divisions (A)(2)(a) or (A)(2)(b) where service length exceeds 300 feet, a charge of $0.67 per trench feet for the extension required to serve will be made.
   (B)   Replacing existing overhead with underground service. Charge for replacing existing overhead service with underground service shall be determined by the Public Utility Director based on the actual cost to install the service. Note: this covers replacement of only the existing overhead service with underground service from the last pole of an overhead distribution line to the residence.
      (1)   The terms UNDERGROUND FACILITIES or BELOW-GROUND FACILITIES as used herein mean an electrical distribution system having all conductors installed below ground level. The cost of transformer, circuit breakers and other facilities associated with such a conductor is included in the uniform charges set out above, but at the town’s option they may be installed above or below ground level.
      (2)   Bulk feeders or sub-feeders: a bulk feeder is a conductor system transporting the total energy requirements of a large area from a sub-station or other supply point into the area, which may consist of several residential developments and other loads. A sub-feeder is a conductor system branching off of the bulk feeder to supply the requirements of a certain portion of the large area. The sub-feeder may terminate in a given development, but the bulk feeder may or may not pass through the development to serve adjacent areas.
         (a)   Existing overhead bulk distribution feeders will remain installed overhead unless the owner (hereinafter deemed to include a builder, developer, contractor or customer) desires to have them installed underground. Bulk distribution feeders, necessary to serve a new underground residential subdivision will be installed underground. In those cases, the owner will make a contribution in aid of construction equal to the estimated differences in cost between underground and overhead facilities.
         (b)   If it is necessary to extend a bulk distribution feeder through an existing underground residential development, it will be installed underground at the town’s expense.
      (3)   Development must be divided into established and defined lots. For the purpose of determining the uniform charge per lot, the average size of lots will be expressed in square feet.
      (4)   The uniform charge per lot or per trench foot is based only on those facilities required to serve the residence or the development involved. The uniform charge per lot or per trench foot includes the cost of individual services. Where the trench footage price is applicable, the charge will be based on the number of feet of primary and secondary trench. Services will be installed at no additional charge as residences are completed.
      (5)   Single phase: the uniform charge per lot or trench foot is based only on those distribution facilities, including local primary voltage loops, transformers and associated facilities required to provide the residences with utilization voltage (single phase, 120/240 volts).
      (6)   Replacing overhead service with underground service:
         (a)   There will be added to the uniform charge per service the actual cost brought about in connection with the compliance of special requirements, if any, of municipalities State and Federal Highway Commission or Bureau; regarding the breaking of pavement ditching, backfilling and other related conditions;
         (b)   Should existing sidewalks, septic tank systems, fuel tanks, other utility lines or other obstructions result in additional expenses to the town, payment for same will be made by the owner;
         (c)   Each owner must arrange the wiring in the residence to receive service at a meter location, which will allow an unimpeded installation of the underground service facilities; and
         (d)   The town’s agreement to provide underground service is dependent upon the owner’s securing all necessary easements, rights, rights-of- way, privileges, franchises or permits for the installation of the service. Shrubs, trees and grass sod requiring protection from the town’s equipment during installation of underground facilities will be the responsibility of the owner, who will also re-seed the trench cover.
   (C)   Miscellaneous.
      (1)   Town-owner coordination. Prior to the installation of the underground distribution system by the town, the final grade levels of the building sites will be established by the owner. The building construction program will be coordinated with the installation of underground electrical facilities to permit unimpeded access of the town’s equipment to the installation sites; to allow installation of underground facilities at proper depth and before streets, curbs or other obstructions are installed; and to eliminate dig-ins to the underground electrical facilities after installation. Should streets, curbs or other obstructions be installed prior to installation of underground facilities, resulting in additional expense to the town, payment for these additional expenses will be made to the town by the owner. Should established lots or final grade change after installation of underground electrical facilities have begun, or if installation of electrical facilities are required by the customer before final grades are established, and either of these conditions results in additional expenses to the town, payment for these additional expenses will be made to the town by the owner.
      (2)   Temporary service. Temporary service will not be available in the area served from underground facilities until the underground system is in place, unless the owner elects to pay the “in and out” costs of temporary facilities necessary to deliver the temporary service from overhead distribution lines. After the underground facilities are in place, temporary service may be provided, but only at a transformer or pedestal location.
      (3)   Street and area lights. Underground conductors to provide service to street lights will be installed at no cost concurrently with the installation of an underground system for a new residential development. If the owner(s) subsequently desires that street lighting be furnished, the town will provide some under the applicable rate schedule. With respect to facilities to provide underground service for area lights under all other conditions, the owner will be required to make a contribution equal to the difference in cost, if any, between underground and overhead facilities. Area lighting service will be furnished under the applicable rate schedule.
      (4)   Adverse conditions. If the composition of the land where facilities are to be installed is such that standard construction equipment cannot be used to complete the installation and special equipment and materials needed for stream-crossing structures, concrete structures and dynamite are required and this composition of land is encountered in over 40% of the trench footage, and if abrupt changes in final grade levels exceed a three-foot drop in depth within three feet of horizontal trenching, the town will adjust the standard charges to collect the actual additional cost to the town.
(Prior Code, § G-I-12) (Ord. passed 2-6-1973)