(A) When it becomes necessary to extend main sewers from a distant point in order to serve a new development, the cost of the main extension (hereafter “extension main”) will be the responsibility of the developer. In no case will the developer be required to pay for an extension main exceeding 18 inches in diameter. The city reserves the right to increase the diameter of an extension main beyond 18 inches; in such case, the developer shall pay only that portion of the cost as would have been incurred were an 18-inch extension main installed.
(B) Plans and specifications for all extension mains must be approved by the City Engineer. Engineering costs incurred by the developer for preparation of plans and specifications and staking of extension mains may be included in repayment agreements pursuant to division (E) of this section. The cost of branch sewers and lateral sewers within the boundaries of the development shall not be eligible for inclusion in extension main repayment agreements.
(C) Sealed bids for construction of extension mains shall be submitted to the office of the City Manager. The city and developer, together and separately, reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Construction costs for extension mains shall be determined in advance of construction. Upon completion, extension mains shall become the property of the city which shall maintain exclusive control of connections.
(D) In the event any subsequent developer desires to connect onto the extension main, the city shall enter into an agreement with subsequent developer establishing an equitable and reasonable charge to permit the connections. The charge shall be established giving due consideration to the effective drainage area of the extension main and be computed on a per-acre basis.
(E) Extension main connection charges as provided in division (D) of this section shall be repaid to the original developer. The total of the repayments shall not exceed the original construction cost. The period of any repayment agreement negotiated pursuant to this section shall not extend beyond 15 years from the date construction of the extension main has been completed. No interest may be accrued to the original construction cost.
(Prior Code, Art. 16-3)