The town will replace an existing overhead distribution system with an underground system in an existing residential development or other area under the following terms and conditions.
(A) The town shall place facilities below-ground by agreement with persons, requesting same, provided those persons render a nonrefundable cash contribution in aid of construction, prior to commencement of construction, equal to the amount by which the estimated cost of the below-ground facilities exceeds the estimated cost of new above-ground facilities, plus the loss due to retirement of existing above-ground facilities. LOSS DUE TO RETIREMENT OF EXISTING ABOVE-GROUND FACILITIES is defined as follows: original cost of the above-ground facilities less accrued depreciation less salvage, plus cost of removal. It is necessary to make preliminary engineering studies to determine the approximate costs of replacing overhead with underground facilities. Persons requesting replacement of existing facilities, which serve predominately residential areas, must pay in advance of the town’s undertaking the study, a good faith, nonrefundable deposit of $100 per each 600 feet of front lot line. For the replacement of facilities serving all other areas, estimated cost of the preliminary engineering study necessary must be paid before the study is undertaken. If the replacement is undertaken following completion of the studies, the actual engineering costs; including preliminary engineering studies, will be charged, and credit will be given for the estimated cost which was advanced.
(B) The town need not replace existing overhead systems with underground facilities, except individual services from pole to residence, unless at least one block or 600 feet of front line is involved, whichever is less.
(C) All customers served from the section or area of line to be replaced with underground facilities must agree to the conditions outlined for replacement of overhead facilities.
(D) 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.
(E) The town’s agreement to provide underground service is dependent upon the securing of all necessary rights, easements, rights-of-way, privileges, franchises or permits for the installation of such service by those requesting replacement. Shrubs, trees and grass sod requiring protection from the town’s equipment during installation of underground facilities will be the responsibility of the individual owner. Re-seeding of trench will be done by the individual owner.
(Prior Code, § G-IV)