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§ 19-502.   Operation and Maintenance Agreements.
   1.   Prior to final approval of the SWM site plan, the property owner shall sign and record the Dover Township Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement (see Appendix 19-A) covering all stormwater control facilities which are to be privately owned.
      A.   The owner, successor and assigns shall maintain all facilities in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule in the O&M Agreement.
      B.   The owner shall convey to the Township conservation easements to assure access for periodic inspections by the Township and maintenance, as necessary.
      C.   The owner shall keep on file with the Township the name, address, and telephone number of the person or company responsible for maintenance activities; in the event of a change, new information shall be submitted by the owner to the Township within ten working days of the change.
   2.   The owner is responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) of the SWM BMPs. If the owner fails to adhere to the O&M Agreement, the Township may perform the services required and charge the owner appropriate fees. Nonpayment of fees may result in a lien against the property.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
§ 19-503.   Performance Guarantee.
   For SWM site plans that involve subdivision and land development, the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee to the Township for the timely installation and proper construction of all stormwater management controls as required by the approved SWM site plan and this Chapter in accordance with the provisions of §§ 509, 510, and 511 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
§ 19-504.   Municipal Stormwater Maintenance Fund.
   Persons installing stormwater storage facilities shall be required to pay a specified amount to the municipal stormwater maintenance fund to help defray costs of periodic. inspections and maintenance expenses. The amount of the fee shall be determined as follows:
      A.   If the storage facility is to be privately owned and maintained, the fee shall cover the cost of periodic inspections performed by the Township for a period of ten years, as estimated by the Township Engineer. After that period of time, inspection expenses will be assessed by the Township on an as needed basis thereafter.
      B.   If the storage facility is to be owned and maintained by the Township, the fee shall cover the estimated costs for maintenance and inspections for ten years. The Municipal Engineer will establish the estimated costs utilizing information submitted by the applicant.
      C.   The amount of the fee to the fund shall be converted to the present worth of the annual series values. The Municipal Engineer shall determine the present worth equivalents which shall be subject to the approval of the governing body.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
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